Density of Oil-Water Mixture

When mixing oil and water-based muds, the resulting density depends on the proportions of each component.

An oil-water mud mixture with a higher oil content will have a lower density compared to a predominantly water-based mud.

Correlations

  • Mixture Density

Input Parameters

NameInput Value - UnitConverted ValueValidityLink to Calculation Page
Water Density

20

lb/gal - ppg

The volume of the water fluid to be mixed
Oil Density

10

lb/gal - ppg

The density of mixed water
Oil Content in Liquid Phase

10

%

The volume of the oil fluid to be mixed
CALCULATE

Results

CorrelationCalculated ValueWarningsRemarks
Mixture Density19lb/gal - ppg