Tampons may be classified by the amount of fluid that can be absorbed.
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Weight of Fluid Absorbed
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Absorbency
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<= 6 grams
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junior
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6 to 9 grams
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regular
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9 to 12 grams
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super
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12 to 15 grams
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super plus
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15 to 18 grams
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ultra
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If the tampon is weighed before and after use:
volume of blood absorbed =
= (difference in weight in grams)/1.055
because the density of whole blood = 1.055 g/mL
