Bulk Density Calculator
Enter oven-dry soil mass and total sample volume to calculate locally.
A QUICK WALKTHROUGH
How to use this tool
- Enter oven-dry mass in kg.
- Enter total sample volume in m³, including pore space.
- Review dry bulk density in kg/m³.
Formula
Dry bulk density (kg/m³) = oven-dry mass (kg) ÷ total sample volume (m³). Volume must be greater than zero.
Scope
Use oven-dry mass, not wet mass. Total volume includes pores; this is bulk density, not particle density.
GOOD TO KNOW
Common questions
Does this assess soil compaction?
No. It only calculates density from your measured mass and volume.