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Specific Gravity & Absorption
Bulk (oven-dry and SSD) and apparent specific gravity and water absorption of coarse and fine aggregates.
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About this test
Get the specific gravities and absorption of crush or sand — the values you need for concrete mix design and moisture corrections.
How it's calculated
- Coarse: OD SG = A ÷ (B − C); SSD SG = B ÷ (B − C); apparent = A ÷ (A − C)
- Absorption = (SSD mass − oven-dry mass) ÷ oven-dry mass × 100
Results are calculated from the values you enter using standard formulas. Download the PDF to keep a record. For certified testing, design or construction, talk to our engineers.
Cite this tool
Kataria Engineering & Consultancy Services (2026). Specific Gravity & Absorption [online calculator]. https://katariaengineering.com/tools/aggregate-specific-gravity-absorption.html
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