Buoyancy Calculator

Calculate buoyant force and determine floating or sinking behavior

Buoyancy Formula

Buoyant Force: Fb = rho_fluid * g * V

An object floats if Fb greater than or equal to Weight

Percentage submerged = (rho_object / rho_fluid) * 100%

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Formula Source: University Physics

by Young & Freedman

🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.