Grashof Number Calculator

✖Buoyant Force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object and is responsible for making objects float or appear lighter when immersed in a fluid.ⓘ Buoyant Force [F_bu]			+10% -10%
✖Viscous Force is the force between a body and a fluid (liquid or gas) moving past it, in a direction so as to oppose the flow of the fluid past the object.ⓘ Viscous Force [μ]			+10% -10%

✖Grashof number approximates the ratio of the buoyancy to viscous force acting on a fluid.ⓘ Grashof Number [G]

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Grashof Number Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Grashof Number = (Buoyant Force)/(Viscous Force)
G = (F_bu)/(μ)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Grashof Number - Grashof number approximates the ratio of the buoyancy to viscous force acting on a fluid.
Buoyant Force - (Measured in Newton) - Buoyant Force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object and is responsible for making objects float or appear lighter when immersed in a fluid.
Viscous Force - (Measured in Newton) - Viscous Force is the force between a body and a fluid (liquid or gas) moving past it, in a direction so as to oppose the flow of the fluid past the object.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Buoyant Force: 10.8 Newton --> 10.8 Newton No Conversion Required
Viscous Force: 6.035893 Newton --> 6.035893 Newton No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

G = (F_bu)/(μ) --> (10.8)/(6.035893)

Evaluating ... ...

G = 1.78929613232044

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.78929613232044 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.78929613232044 ≈ 1.789296 <-- Grashof Number

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How to Calculate Grashof Number?

Grashof Number calculator uses Grashof Number = (Buoyant Force)/(Viscous Force) to calculate the Grashof Number, The Grashof number is a dimensionless number in fluid dynamics that quantifies the relative significance of buoyancy forces compared to viscous forces within a fluid. It is particularly important in the study of natural convection, where fluid motion is driven by density differences due to temperature gradients rather than external forces like fans or pumps. Grashof Number is denoted by G symbol.

How to calculate Grashof Number using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Grashof Number, enter Buoyant Force (F_bu) & Viscous Force (μ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Grashof Number calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.100935 = (10.8)/(6.035893).

FAQ

What is Grashof Number?

The Grashof number is a dimensionless number in fluid dynamics that quantifies the relative significance of buoyancy forces compared to viscous forces within a fluid. It is particularly important in the study of natural convection, where fluid motion is driven by density differences due to temperature gradients rather than external forces like fans or pumps and is represented as G = (F_bu)/(μ) or Grashof Number = (Buoyant Force)/(Viscous Force). Buoyant Force is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the object and is responsible for making objects float or appear lighter when immersed in a fluid & Viscous Force is the force between a body and a fluid (liquid or gas) moving past it, in a direction so as to oppose the flow of the fluid past the object.

How to calculate Grashof Number?

The Grashof number is a dimensionless number in fluid dynamics that quantifies the relative significance of buoyancy forces compared to viscous forces within a fluid. It is particularly important in the study of natural convection, where fluid motion is driven by density differences due to temperature gradients rather than external forces like fans or pumps is calculated using Grashof Number = (Buoyant Force)/(Viscous Force). To calculate Grashof Number, you need Buoyant Force (F_bu) & Viscous Force (μ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Buoyant Force & Viscous Force 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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