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This calculator helps you determine the **specific gravity** of a substance. Specific gravity is a measure that compares the density of a substance to the density of water. It’s an important property because it helps determine whether an object will float or sink when placed in water, and it can also be used to identify materials.

is specific gravity important?
- **Floating and Sinking**: If the specific gravity of a substance is less than 1, it will float in water. If it's greater than 1, it will sink. - **Material Identification**: Specific gravity can be used to identify substances. For example, you can identify minerals or liquids based on their specific gravity. - **Industrial and Scientific Applications**: Specific gravity is commonly used in various industries like mining, construction, and chemistry to determine the composition of materials and liquids. **How does the calculator work?** - To use this calculator, you need to input two values:

• Density of Substance (Ds): The density of the substance you’re testing, typically measured in **grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)**.
• Density of Water (Dw): The density of water, which is usually **1 g/cm³** at **4°C** (this value is constant under normal conditions). You can use this value unless you are working with water at a different temperature or a specific liquid like seawater.
• If density = 0, it would mean either mass is 0 (which means the object doesn’t exist) or volume is infinite (which is impossible).

After entering these values, simply click the Calculate Specific Gravity button. The calculator will then divide the **density of the substance (Ds)** by the **density of water (Dw)** to give you the **specific gravity**.

**What does the result mean?** - If the specific gravity is **less than 1**, the substance is **less dense** than water and will float. - If the specific gravity is **greater than 1**, the substance is **denser** than water and will sink.