Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number Calculator

✖The Reynolds number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.ⓘ Reynolds Number [Re]

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✖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 Reynolds Number [C_D]

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Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number
C_D = 24/Re
This formula uses 2 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.
Reynolds Number - The Reynolds number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Reynolds Number: 2400 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_D = 24/Re --> 24/2400

Evaluating ... ...

C_D = 0.01

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.01 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.01 <-- Coefficient of Drag

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number Formula

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Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number
C_D = 24/Re

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 Reynolds Number?

Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number calculator uses Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number to calculate the Coefficient of Drag, The Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number formula is defined as 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 Reynolds Number using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number, enter Reynolds Number (Re) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.01 = 24/2400.

FAQ

What is Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number?

The Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number formula is defined as constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force and is represented as C_D = 24/Re or Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number. The Reynolds number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.

How to calculate Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number?

The Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number formula is defined as constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force is calculated using Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number. To calculate Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number, you need Reynolds Number (Re). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Reynolds Number 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 Reynolds Number. 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*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere)

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