Specific Gravity of Stainless Steel 🪨 (& Formula, Definition, Infographic) rev. 2022

Definition

The specific gravity of stainless steel is the ratio of the density of stainless steel to that of a reference substance (Usually water).

This information can be used to tell whether stainless steel will float (or sink) if dropped in water (Buoyancy).

Formula

SG = ρstainless steel / ρwater

Note: Both densities need to be in the same unit as they will cancel each other and produce SG.

Specific Gravity vs Density vs Specific Weight

There are important differences between density, specific weight and specific gravity. Follow these links to learn about the differences between them.

I will provide you the stainless steel specific gravity in a dimensionless unit (Unitless) in this page. You may check how it converts to kg/m³ (SI unit), g/cm³, g/ml, kg/l, lb/ft³ by following the link below:

Specific Gravity of Stainless Steel (Relative to Water)

Source: Yamco

Specific gravity values are not very useful. Why not check the density of stainless steel (all units)?

If you are interested in engineering content, be sure to check my other articles.

My Specific Gravity Infographic

Put the stainless steel specific gravity in perspective!

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