Buoyancy Factor

Buoyancy is the upward force that keeps things afloat. The net upward buoyancy force equals to the amount of the weight of fluid displaced by the body volume.

Buoyancy Factor is the factor that is used to compensate loss of weight due to immersion in drilling fluid.

Reference: www.drillingformulas.com

Correlations

  • Buoyancy Factor

Input Parameters

NameInput Value - UnitConverted ValueValidityLink to Calculation Page
Mud Density

120

lb/ft³ - pcf

CALCULATE

Results

CorrelationCalculated ValueWarningsRemarks
Buoyancy Factor0.7546-