Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle Calculator

✖Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.ⓘ Acceleration due to Gravity [g]			+10% -10%
✖Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of the density of sediment particles to the density of water.ⓘ Specific Gravity of Sediment [G]			+10% -10%
✖Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample.ⓘ Diameter of Particle [D_p]			+10% -10%
✖The Kinematic Viscosity is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.ⓘ Kinematic Viscosity [ν]			+10% -10%

✖Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle is the constant speed at which a spherical particle falls through a fluid under the influence of gravity.ⓘ Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle [V_sp]

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Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle = (Acceleration due to Gravity/18)*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*((Diameter of Particle)^2/Kinematic Viscosity)
V_sp = (g/18)*(G-1)*((D_p)^2/ν)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle is the constant speed at which a spherical particle falls through a fluid under the influence of gravity.
Acceleration due to Gravity - (Measured in Meter per Square Second) - Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Specific Gravity of Sediment - Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of the density of sediment particles to the density of water.
Diameter of Particle - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample.
Kinematic Viscosity - (Measured in Square Meter per Second) - The Kinematic Viscosity is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Acceleration due to Gravity: 9.8 Meter per Square Second --> 9.8 Meter per Square Second No Conversion Required
Specific Gravity of Sediment: 1.006 --> No Conversion Required
Diameter of Particle: 0.01 Meter --> 0.01 Meter No Conversion Required
Kinematic Viscosity: 10.2 Stokes --> 0.00102 Square Meter per Second (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_sp = (g/18)*(G-1)*((D_p)^2/ν) --> (9.8/18)*(1.006-1)*((0.01)^2/0.00102)

Evaluating ... ...

V_sp = 0.000320261437908497

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.000320261437908497 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.000320261437908497 ≈ 0.00032 Meter per Second <-- Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle Formula

LaTeX Go

Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle = (Acceleration due to Gravity/18)*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*((Diameter of Particle)^2/Kinematic Viscosity)
V_sp = (g/18)*(G-1)*((D_p)^2/ν)

What is Settling Velocity?

The settling velocity (also referred to as the “sedimentation velocity”) is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid.

How to Calculate Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?

Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle calculator uses Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle = (Acceleration due to Gravity/18)*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*((Diameter of Particle)^2/Kinematic Viscosity) to calculate the Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle, The Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle formula is defined as the constant speed at which a spherical particle falls through a fluid under the influence of gravity. Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle is denoted by V_sp symbol.

How to calculate Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle, enter Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Specific Gravity of Sediment (G), Diameter of Particle (D_p) & Kinematic Viscosity (ν) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.00032 = (9.8/18)*(1.006-1)*((0.01)^2/0.00102).

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What is Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?

The Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle formula is defined as the constant speed at which a spherical particle falls through a fluid under the influence of gravity and is represented as V_sp = (g/18)*(G-1)*((D_p)^2/ν) or Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle = (Acceleration due to Gravity/18)*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*((Diameter of Particle)^2/Kinematic Viscosity). Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force, Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of the density of sediment particles to the density of water, Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample & The Kinematic Viscosity is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.

How to calculate Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?

The Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle formula is defined as the constant speed at which a spherical particle falls through a fluid under the influence of gravity is calculated using Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle = (Acceleration due to Gravity/18)*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*((Diameter of Particle)^2/Kinematic Viscosity). To calculate Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle, you need Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Specific Gravity of Sediment (G), Diameter of Particle (D_p) & Kinematic Viscosity (ν). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Acceleration due to Gravity, Specific Gravity of Sediment, Diameter of Particle & Kinematic Viscosity 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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