API Gravity Formulas
The formula to obtain API gravity of petroleum liquids, from specific gravity (SG), is:
Conversely, the specific gravity of petroleum liquids can be derived from the API gravity value as
Thus, a heavy oil with a specific gravity of 1.0 (i.e., with the same density as pure water at 60°F) would have an API gravity of:
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