Buoyancy Force Calculator
Calculate buoyant force, floating conditions, and fluid displacement with our physics-based calculator
Fluid Properties
Object Properties
Buoyancy Results
Buoyant Force
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Newtons (N)
Displaced Volume
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m³
Result
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Enter your parameters to see detailed buoyancy calculations.
Visualization
📚 Buoyancy Principles
Archimedes' Principle
The buoyant force on a submerged object equals the weight of the fluid it displaces.
Floating Condition
An object floats when its weight equals the buoyant force (when its density ≤ fluid density).
Buoyant Force Formula
Fb = ρfluid × Vdisplaced × g
Applications
Ship design, hot air balloons, hydrometers, submarines, and density measurement.
📊 Common Material Densities
| Material | Density (kg/m³) | Floats in Water? |
|---|---|---|
| Cork | 100-250 | Yes |
| Ice (0°C) | 917 | Yes |
| Pine Wood | 500-600 | Yes |
| Water (4°C) | 1000 | Neutral |
| Aluminum | 2700 | No |
| Iron/Steel | 7870 | No |
| Lead | 11340 | No |
| Gold | 19300 | No |
Note: Densities are at standard temperature and pressure (20°C, 1 atm)
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Note: This calculator provides estimates based on ideal conditions. Real-world factors like fluid viscosity, object shape, and surface tension may affect actual results.