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To: JRandomFreeper
Anyone know the specific gravity of dead herring?

It's more complex of a calculation that you might think. Here - this might help:

A Specific Gravity Method for Determining Fatness (Condition) in Herring (Clupea pallasii)

ABSTRACT - Condition factors calculated on the basis of weight and length are not a satisfactory index of fatness and a new index called a "fat factor" (F) is described. This is related to the specific gravity (G) of a fish by the equation F = G/(G − 1). Seasonal trends in F and a high positive correlation between F and percentage oil content of individual fish demonstrate its superiority over other condition factors as an index of fatness. A difference in either the specific gravity of, or ether-soluble material in, male and female gonads is reflected in the F values of male and female fish as a whole.

17 posted on 01/03/2012 9:32:50 PM PST by Talisker ("Apology accepted, Captain Needa.")
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To: Talisker
All I need is the lowest number to calculate the number of barrels that might be required. I don't need anything exact ;)

We can always use the extra barrels for corn whiskey or something.

/johnny

20 posted on 01/03/2012 9:38:42 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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