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Specific gravity

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Specific Gravity (sg) is the ratio of the density of a liquid against the density of pure water.

Typically used in the measurement of salt content in brackish, marine or reef aquarium. A hydrometer, or a refractometer are typical devices used to measure sg.


[edit] Effects on s.g. by Temperature

°C/°Fsg with salinity at 30.6ppt
7°C (44.6°F) 1.025
13°C (55.4°F) 1.024
18°C (64.4°F) 1.023
22°C (71.6°F) 1.022
25°C (77°F) 1.021
28°C (82.4°F) 1.020
31°C (87.8°F) 1.019
34°C (93.2°F) 1.018
37°C (98.6°F) 1.017
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