SPECIFIC WEIGHT CALCULATOR

The specific weight of a fluid is defined as its weight per unit volume. Thus, specific weight is related to density through the equation γ = ρg where g is the local acceleration of gravity and ρ is density. γ has units of lb/ft³ or N/m³.

KNOWN PARAMETERS

INPUT PARAMETERS
Density[ρ]
Specific Weight [γ]
Gravity [g]

Note: Use dot "." as decimal separator.

RESULTS
Density[ρ]		kg/m^3
Specific Weight [γ]		N/m^3
Gravity [g]		m/s^2

Supplements:

Reference:

Munson, B. R., Young, D. F., & Okiishi, T. H. (2016). Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 8th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley & Sons.