Coefficient of Traction Calculator

✖Usable Pull is a physical force or an attraction that makes somebody or something move in a particular direction.ⓘ Usable Pull [P]			+10% -10%
✖Weight on Wheels is the weight of an equipment is resting on its wheels.ⓘ Weight on Wheels [W]			+10% -10%

✖Coefficient of Traction is the ratio of the maximum tractive force to the normal force.ⓘ Coefficient of Traction [f]

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Coefficient of Traction Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Coefficient of Traction = (Usable Pull/Weight on Wheels)
f = (P/W)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Coefficient of Traction - Coefficient of Traction is the ratio of the maximum tractive force to the normal force.
Usable Pull - (Measured in Newton) - Usable Pull is a physical force or an attraction that makes somebody or something move in a particular direction.
Weight on Wheels - (Measured in Kilogram) - Weight on Wheels is the weight of an equipment is resting on its wheels.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Usable Pull: 18 Newton --> 18 Newton No Conversion Required
Weight on Wheels: 20 Kilogram --> 20 Kilogram No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

f = (P/W) --> (18/20)

Evaluating ... ...

f = 0.9

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.9 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.9 <-- Coefficient of Traction

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Coefficient of Traction Formula

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Coefficient of Traction = (Usable Pull/Weight on Wheels)
f = (P/W)

What is Coefficient of Traction?

Traction can also refer to the maximum tractive force between a body and a surface, as limited by available friction; when this is the case, traction is often expressed as the ratio of the maximum tractive force to the normal force and is termed the coefficient of traction (similar to coefficient of friction).

How to Calculate Coefficient of Traction?

Coefficient of Traction calculator uses Coefficient of Traction = (Usable Pull/Weight on Wheels) to calculate the Coefficient of Traction, The Coefficient of Traction formula is defined as the ratio of the maximum tractive force to the normal force. Coefficient of Traction is denoted by f symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of Traction using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Traction, enter Usable Pull (P) & Weight on Wheels (W) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Traction calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.9 = (18/20).

FAQ

What is Coefficient of Traction?

The Coefficient of Traction formula is defined as the ratio of the maximum tractive force to the normal force and is represented as f = (P/W) or Coefficient of Traction = (Usable Pull/Weight on Wheels). Usable Pull is a physical force or an attraction that makes somebody or something move in a particular direction & Weight on Wheels is the weight of an equipment is resting on its wheels.

How to calculate Coefficient of Traction?

The Coefficient of Traction formula is defined as the ratio of the maximum tractive force to the normal force is calculated using Coefficient of Traction = (Usable Pull/Weight on Wheels). To calculate Coefficient of Traction, you need Usable Pull (P) & Weight on Wheels (W). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Usable Pull & Weight on Wheels and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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