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Buoyancy Calculator

Calculate the buoyant force on an object submerged in a fluid using Archimedes' principle. The buoyant force equals the weight of displaced fluid: F_b = ρVg.

Inputs

Water = 1000, Seawater = 1025

Results

Buoyant Force

98.1 N

Net Force

49.05 N

Floats?

Yes

Buoyancy Results

ParameterValue
Fluid Density1000 kg/m³
Displaced Volume0.01 m³ (10.0000 L)
Object Mass5 kg
Object Density500.00 kg/m³
Buoyant Force98.1 N
Object Weight49.05 N
Net Force49.05 N
Displaced Fluid Mass10.0000 kg
Will Float?Yes (buoyancy ≥ weight)
FormulaF_b = ρVg

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