Buoyancy & Archimedes Calculator
Determine the buoyant force on submerged objects using Archimedes principle
Calculator
Enter the object and fluid parameters below to calculate the buoyant force in Newtons (N).
About the Buoyancy & Archimedes Calculator
The Buoyancy & Archimedes Calculator lets you quickly determine the buoyant force acting on a submerged object based on Archimedes' principle. By entering the object's volume and the fluid density, this tool calculates the upward force in Newtons (N) to help you assess whether an object will float or sink.
What You Can Calculate
- Buoyant Force (Fb): The upward force exerted by the fluid on the submerged object, in Newtons (N).
- Object Floatation: Determine whether an object will float or sink in the fluid.
Formula Used in the Calculator
The calculation is based on Archimedes' principle:
- Fb = ρ × V × g
- Where:
- Fb = buoyant force (N)
- ρ = fluid density (kg/m³)
- V = volume of the submerged object (m³)
- g = acceleration due to gravity (m/s²)
How to Use the Calculator
- Enter the object volume in cubic meters (m³), liters (L), or cubic centimeters (cm³).
- Enter the fluid density in kg/m³ or g/cm³.
- Optionally adjust the gravitational acceleration if needed.
- The calculator instantly displays the buoyant force in Newtons.