EXPERIMENT NO.

01 DENSITY, UNIT WEIGHT & SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF LIQUIDS

OBJECTIVE To determine the density, unit weight & specific gravity of liquids by volumetric
method

APPARATUS Graduated cylinder

Weighing balance
4 different types of liquid (to bring)

THEORY

The density of a liquid is defined as the mass per unit volume. In formula, it is
expressed as:
𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠
Density, 𝜌 = [eqn. 1]
𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒

Given the density of a liquid, its unit weight and specific gravity can be determined
using the following equations:

Unit weight, 𝛾 = 𝜌𝑔 [eqn. 2]

where: 𝑔 = gravitational acceleration

𝜌
Specific gravity, 𝑠𝑔 = [eqn. 3]
𝜌𝑤

where: 𝜌𝑤 = density of water at 4°C and 101.3 kPa

PROCEDURE

1. Weigh the empty graduated cylinder and record its mass.

2. Get a liquid just enough to fill the graduated cylinder to its desired level.
3. Weigh the graduated cylinder with the liquid in it.
4. Read and record the volume of the liquid.

Note:

1. Clean and wipe dry the graduated cylinder in between trials of different
liquids.

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 DATA SHEET

EXPERIMENT NO. 01 DENSITY, UNIT WEIGHT & SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF LIQUIDS

Name : ____________________________________________ Date Performed : _________________

Group No.: ______ Date Submitted : __________________

LIQUID 1 LIQUID 2
DATA
_____________________ ____________________
(A) Mass of graduated cylinder, kg

(B) Mass of graduated cylinder + liquid, kg

(C) Mass of liquid, kg

(D) Volume of liquid, 𝒎𝟑

𝒌𝒈
(E) Density ρ,
𝒎𝟑
𝒌𝑵
(F) Unit weight 𝜸,
𝒎𝟑
(G) Specific gravity sg

LIQUID 3 LIQUID 4
DATA
_____________________ ____________________
(A) Mass of graduated cylinder, kg

(B) Mass of graduated cylinder + liquid, kg

(C) Mass of liquid, kg

(D) Volume of liquid, 𝒎𝟑

𝒌𝒈
(E) Density ρ,
𝒎𝟑
𝒌𝑵
(F) Unit weight 𝜸,
𝒎𝟑
(G) Specific gravity sg

Instructor’s Signature: __________________

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SAMPLE COMPUTATIONS:

DISCUSSION OF RESULTS:

CONCLUSION:

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