Drag Calculator

✖The Gross Weight of the airplane is the weight with full fuel and payload.ⓘ Gross Weight [W₀]			+10% -10%
✖The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.ⓘ Lift Coefficient [C_L]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Drag Coefficient [C_D]			+10% -10%

✖Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid ,such as air.ⓘ Drag [D]

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STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Drag = Gross Weight/Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient
D = W₀/C_L/C_D
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Drag - (Measured in Newton) - Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid ,such as air.
Gross Weight - (Measured in Kilogram) - The Gross Weight of the airplane is the weight with full fuel and payload.
Lift Coefficient - The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Drag Coefficient - 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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Gross Weight: 2.93 Kilogram --> 2.93 Kilogram No Conversion Required
Lift Coefficient: 1.1 --> No Conversion Required
Drag Coefficient: 30 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

D = W₀/C_L/C_D --> 2.93/1.1/30

Evaluating ... ...

D = 0.0887878787878788

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0887878787878788 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0887878787878788 ≈ 0.088788 Newton <-- Drag

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Drag Coefficient for given zero-lift drag coefficient

LaTeX Go Drag Coefficient = Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient+((Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing))

Drag Coefficient for given parasite drag coefficient

LaTeX Go Drag Coefficient = Parasite Drag coefficient+((Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing))

Coefficient of Drag due to lift

LaTeX Go Coefficient of Drag due to Lift = (Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing)

Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift

LaTeX Go Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient = Drag Coefficient-Coefficient of Drag due to Lift

Drag Formula

LaTeX Go

Drag = Gross Weight/Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient
D = W₀/C_L/C_D

What is drag?

In fluid dynamics, drag is a force acting opposite to the relative motion of any object moving with respect to a surrounding fluid. This can exist between two fluid layers or between a fluid and a solid surface.

How to Calculate Drag?

Drag calculator uses Drag = Gross Weight/Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient to calculate the Drag, Drag is a measure of the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid, such as air or water, due to the interaction between the object and the fluid. It is an important consideration in the design of aircraft, ships, and automobiles, among other applications. Drag is denoted by D symbol.

How to calculate Drag using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Drag, enter Gross Weight (W₀), Lift Coefficient (C_L) & Drag Coefficient (C_D) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Drag calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.088788 = 2.93/1.1/30.

FAQ

What is Drag?

Drag is a measure of the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid, such as air or water, due to the interaction between the object and the fluid. It is an important consideration in the design of aircraft, ships, and automobiles, among other applications and is represented as D = W₀/C_L/C_D or Drag = Gross Weight/Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient. The Gross Weight of the airplane is the weight with full fuel and payload, The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area & 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.

How to calculate Drag?

Drag is a measure of the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid, such as air or water, due to the interaction between the object and the fluid. It is an important consideration in the design of aircraft, ships, and automobiles, among other applications is calculated using Drag = Gross Weight/Lift Coefficient/Drag Coefficient. To calculate Drag, you need Gross Weight (W₀), Lift Coefficient (C_L) & Drag Coefficient (C_D). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Gross Weight, Lift Coefficient & Drag Coefficient 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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