Density of Rock 2022

Definition

The density of rock is the weight of the rock per its volume.

Formula

ρ = m / V

• ρ:  Density
• m: mass
• V: Volume

Density vs Specific Weight vs Specific Gravity

I would like to point out that there are conceptual differences between density, specific weight and specific gravity. Follow the link if you want to learn more about these differences.

With that said, this page will provide you the rock density in kg/m³ (SI unit), g/cm³, g/ml, kg/l, lb/ft³.

Density of Rock

Convertion for limestone:

𝛒 = 2.6 g/cm³

𝛒 = 2600 kg/m³

𝛒 = 2.6 g/ml
𝛒 = 2600 g/L

𝛒 = 162.31 lb/ft³

Source: Union College

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