Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Percent Moisture = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density)-1)
M = 100*((γt/ρd)-1)
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Percent Moisture - Percent Moisture tell us about the moisture content of soil at field.
Bulk Density of Soil - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Bulk Density of Soil is the ratio of total mass of soil to total volume.
Dry Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Bulk Density of Soil: 12 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 12 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Dry Density: 10 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 10 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
M = 100*((γtd)-1) --> 100*((12/10)-1)
Evaluating ... ...
M = 20
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
20 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
20 <-- Percent Moisture
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method Formula

Percent Moisture = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density)-1)
M = 100*((γt/ρd)-1)

What is Dry Density of Soil?

Dry density is calculated by dividing the weight of the wet soil by its water content in percent. The percent compaction for the field density test is calculated by dividing the dry density of the soil by the maximum dry density from the proctor test.

How to Calculate Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?

Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method calculator uses Percent Moisture = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density)-1) to calculate the Percent Moisture, The Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method is defined as moisture content in soil present at field when we have prior knowledge of the dry density of soil. Percent Moisture is denoted by M symbol.

How to calculate Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method, enter Bulk Density of Soil t) & Dry Density d) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 20 = 100*((12/10)-1).

FAQ

What is Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?
The Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method is defined as moisture content in soil present at field when we have prior knowledge of the dry density of soil and is represented as M = 100*((γtd)-1) or Percent Moisture = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density)-1). Bulk Density of Soil is the ratio of total mass of soil to total volume & Dry Density is the ratio of mass of dry soil to its volume.
How to calculate Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method?
The Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method is defined as moisture content in soil present at field when we have prior knowledge of the dry density of soil is calculated using Percent Moisture = 100*((Bulk Density of Soil/Dry Density)-1). To calculate Percent Moisture Content given Dry Density of Soil in Sand Cone Method, you need Bulk Density of Soil t) & Dry Density d). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Bulk Density of Soil & Dry Density and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Percent Moisture?
In this formula, Percent Moisture uses Bulk Density of Soil & Dry Density. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Percent Moisture = (100*(Weight of Moist Soil-Weight of Dry Soil))/Weight of Dry Soil
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