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Specific Gravity Table: Specific gravity by Substance density

Reference table of specific gravity for Specific Gravity across a range of substance density values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Vikram Iyer, M.Sc Mathematics · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This specific gravity reference table shows the specific gravity for a range of substance density values, assuming a reference density (water) of 1,000 kg/m³. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Specific Gravity Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Substance densitySpecific gravity
260 kg/m³0.2600
510 kg/m³0.5100
770 kg/m³0.7700
1,000 kg/m³1.0000
1,500 kg/m³1.5000
2,100 kg/m³2.1000
3,100 kg/m³3.1000
5,100 kg/m³5.1000
7,200 kg/m³7.2000
10,000 kg/m³10.0000

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your substance density and read across to the specific gravity. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Specific Gravity Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Specific Gravity Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Specific Gravity Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common substance density values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Specific Gravity Calculator.

Vikram Iyer · M.Sc Mathematics

Vikram Iyer is a mathematics educator with over fifteen years of teaching experience, specialising in making quantitative concepts clear and practical for everyday use.