Mud balance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004385",
  "term": "Mud balance",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A device used to measure the density or weight of drilling fluid. It operates on the principle of a beam balance, with a fixed volume cup at one end and a sliding weight on a calibrated arm. The mud balance provides readings in pounds per gallon, specific gravity, or pounds per cubic foot.",
  "subject": "Drilling Fluids",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/mud-balance/"
}