Measure of the fluid density of a substance with specific gravity SG:
(1) | {\rm °API} = \frac{141.5}{\rm SG} - 131.5 |
This is a popular density unit for crude oils.
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Natural Science / Physics / Fluid density
[ Specific gravity ]
Measure of the fluid density of a substance with specific gravity SG:
(1) | {\rm °API} = \frac{141.5}{\rm SG} - 131.5 |
This is a popular density unit for crude oils.
Natural Science / Physics / Fluid density
[ Specific gravity ]