Chemistry

Specific Gravity Calculator

Lets users compute and verify specific gravity instantly with formula, steps and examples — no manual math.

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Specific gravity
13.6

Specific gravity = 13600 / 1000 = 13.600.

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Sinks in water

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Specific gravity = substance density ÷ reference density (water, 1000 kg/m³ at 4°C). It's dimensionless; SG < 1 floats on water, SG > 1 sinks. Mercury's SG is 13.6.

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