Specific Weight, of a fluid is defined as the weight per
unit volume and is related to density.
(1.15)
where g is acceleration due to gravity. Its units (in SI units)
are . Noting that the value of g is
specific
weight of water at is
. For air at
and atmospheric pressure specific weight is
.
(c) Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engg. 2005
University of Sydney