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Fluid Density
Fluid Density is the mass per unit volume and is denoted by the Greek letter ρ
(rho).
The old English system of units uses the slug for the unit of mass and feet for the
unit of length. Dimensions commonly used in connection with this system are
force, F, length, L, and time, T.
In the Systeme International (SI), the common dimensions are mass, M, length, L, and time, T. By
using the LFT dimension the slug can be obtained by relating mass to force with acceleration due to
gravity.
It is possible to convert between the English system and the SI system by substituting the equivalent
of each dimension with the appropriate value.
Specific Weight
Specific weight, sometimes referred to as unit weight, is simply the weight of fluid per unit volume. It
is usually denoted by the Greek letter γ (gamma) and has dimensions of force per unit volume.
Its units in the English system and the SI system are lb/ft³ and N/m³ or kg/m²•sec²
The specific weight and the fluid density are related by the acceleration due to gravity, or
γ = gρ
In the U.S., density is often given as pounds per cubic foot, lb/ft³
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