Relative compaction & moisture variation calculator

Inputs in the worked example

The live calculator starts with these values; change any of them and every result, check and diagram updates instantly.

Worked example — results

• ✓ Density ratio ≥ min
• ✗ Moisture variation within window

Method, formulas and assumptions

• Density ratio = 100*1.79/1.84 = 97.283 %
• Moisture variation w − OMC = 16.4-15 = 1.4 %
• Moisture ratio = 100*16.4/15 = 109.33 %

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