Coefficient of Drag given density Calculator

✖Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.ⓘ Drag Force [F_D]			+10% -10%
✖The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.ⓘ Dynamic Viscosity [μ]			+10% -10%
✖Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.ⓘ Density of Fluid [ρ]			+10% -10%
✖Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.ⓘ Mean Velocity [V_mean]			+10% -10%
✖The Diameter of Sphere refers to the longest line that is inside the sphere and that passes through the center of the sphere.ⓘ Diameter of Sphere [D_S]			+10% -10%

✖The Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.ⓘ Coefficient of Drag given density [C_D]

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Coefficient of Drag given density Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere)
C_D = (24*F_D*μ)/(ρ*V_mean*D_S)
This formula uses 6 Variables

Variables Used

Coefficient of Drag - The Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Drag Force - (Measured in Newton) - Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Dynamic Viscosity - (Measured in Kilopoise) - The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Density of Fluid - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.
Mean Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Diameter of Sphere - (Measured in Meter) - The Diameter of Sphere refers to the longest line that is inside the sphere and that passes through the center of the sphere.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Drag Force: 1.1 Kilonewton --> 1100 Newton (Check conversion here)
Dynamic Viscosity: 10.2 Poise --> 0.0102 Kilopoise (Check conversion here)
Density of Fluid: 1000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 1000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Mean Velocity: 10.1 Meter per Second --> 10.1 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Diameter of Sphere: 10 Meter --> 10 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_D = (24*F_D*μ)/(ρ*V_mean*D_S) --> (24*1100*0.0102)/(1000*10.1*10)

Evaluating ... ...

C_D = 0.00266613861386139

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.00266613861386139 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.00266613861386139 ≈ 0.002666 <-- Coefficient of Drag

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Coefficient of Drag given density Formula

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Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere)
C_D = (24*F_D*μ)/(ρ*V_mean*D_S)

What is Coefficient of Drag?

In fluid dynamics, the drag coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water. It is used in the drag equation in which a lower drag coefficient indicates the object will have less aerodynamic or hydrodynamic drag.

How to Calculate Coefficient of Drag given density?

Coefficient of Drag given density calculator uses Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere) to calculate the Coefficient of Drag, The Coefficient of Drag given density is defined as the constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force. Coefficient of Drag is denoted by C_D symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of Drag given density using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Drag given density, enter Drag Force (F_D), Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Density of Fluid (ρ), Mean Velocity (V_mean) & Diameter of Sphere (D_S) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Drag given density calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.067865 = (24*1100*1.02)/(1000*10.1*10).

FAQ

What is Coefficient of Drag given density?

The Coefficient of Drag given density is defined as the constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force and is represented as C_D = (24*F_D*μ)/(ρ*V_mean*D_S) or Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere). Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid, The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied, Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object, Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T & The Diameter of Sphere refers to the longest line that is inside the sphere and that passes through the center of the sphere.

How to calculate Coefficient of Drag given density?

The Coefficient of Drag given density is defined as the constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force is calculated using Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere). To calculate Coefficient of Drag given density, you need Drag Force (F_D), Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Density of Fluid (ρ), Mean Velocity (V_mean) & Diameter of Sphere (D_S). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Drag Force, Dynamic Viscosity, Density of Fluid, Mean Velocity & Diameter of Sphere and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Coefficient of Drag?

In this formula, Coefficient of Drag uses Drag Force, Dynamic Viscosity, Density of Fluid, Mean Velocity & Diameter of Sphere. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Coefficient of Drag = Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5)
Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number

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