The weight of a body component can be determined from its volume if the density is known, and vice versa.
density =
= (mass in grams) / (volume in mL)
mass in grams =
= (density) * (volume in mL)
volume in mL =
= (mass in grams) / (density)
|
blood
|
mean specific gravity
|
|
whole blood in an adult
|
1.060
|
|
plasma
|
1.027
|
|
fat
|
0.900
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