Absolute Viscosity Calculator

✖Viscosity of Fluid is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate.ⓘ Viscosity of Fluid [µ_f]			+10% -10%
✖Diameter of Pipe is the length of the longest chord of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.ⓘ Diameter of Pipe [D]			+10% -10%
✖Density of Fluid is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the said fluid.ⓘ Density of Fluid [ρ]			+10% -10%
✖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]			+10% -10%

✖Absolute Viscosity of Fluid is the measurement of the fluid's internal resistance to flow.ⓘ Absolute Viscosity [µ_a]

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Absolute Viscosity

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`"µ"_{"a"} = ("µ"_{"f"}*"D"*"ρ")/"Re"`

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`"22.2816Pa*s"=("10.56Pa*s"*"10.55m"*"1000kg/m³")/"5000"`

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Absolute Viscosity Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Absolute Viscosity of Fluid = (Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Pipe*Density of Fluid)/Reynolds Number
µ_a = (µ_f*D*ρ)/Re
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Absolute Viscosity of Fluid - (Measured in Pascal Second) - Absolute Viscosity of Fluid is the measurement of the fluid's internal resistance to flow.
Viscosity of Fluid - (Measured in Pascal Second) - Viscosity of Fluid is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate.
Diameter of Pipe - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of Pipe is the length of the longest chord of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
Density of Fluid - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Density of Fluid is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the said fluid.
Reynolds Number - 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

Viscosity of Fluid: 10.56 Pascal Second --> 10.56 Pascal Second No Conversion Required
Diameter of Pipe: 10.55 Meter --> 10.55 Meter No Conversion Required
Density of Fluid: 1000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 1000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Reynolds Number: 5000 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

µ_a = (µ_f*D*ρ)/Re --> (10.56*10.55*1000)/5000

Evaluating ... ...

µ_a = 22.2816

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

22.2816 Pascal Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

22.2816 Pascal Second <-- Absolute Viscosity of Fluid

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Absolute Viscosity Formula

Absolute Viscosity of Fluid = (Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Pipe*Density of Fluid)/Reynolds Number
µ_a = (µ_f*D*ρ)/Re

Does high viscosity mean thick?

In layman's terms, viscosity defines a fluid's resistance to flow. The higher the viscosity of a liquid, the thicker it is and the greater the resistance to flow. The temperature will affect the viscosity of most materials.

How to Calculate Absolute Viscosity?

Absolute Viscosity calculator uses Absolute Viscosity of Fluid = (Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Pipe*Density of Fluid)/Reynolds Number to calculate the Absolute Viscosity of Fluid, The Absolute Viscosity formula is defined as the force needed by a fluid to overcome its own internal molecular friction so that it can flow. Absolute Viscosity of Fluid is denoted by µ_a symbol.

How to calculate Absolute Viscosity using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Absolute Viscosity, enter Viscosity of Fluid (µ_f), Diameter of Pipe (D), Density of Fluid (ρ) & Reynolds Number (Re) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Absolute Viscosity calculation can be explained with given input values -> 22.2816 = (10.56*10.55*1000)/5000.

FAQ

What is Absolute Viscosity?

The Absolute Viscosity formula is defined as the force needed by a fluid to overcome its own internal molecular friction so that it can flow and is represented as µ_a = (µ_f*D*ρ)/Re or Absolute Viscosity of Fluid = (Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Pipe*Density of Fluid)/Reynolds Number. Viscosity of Fluid is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate, Diameter of Pipe is the length of the longest chord of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing, Density of Fluid is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the said fluid & 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 Absolute Viscosity?

The Absolute Viscosity formula is defined as the force needed by a fluid to overcome its own internal molecular friction so that it can flow is calculated using Absolute Viscosity of Fluid = (Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Pipe*Density of Fluid)/Reynolds Number. To calculate Absolute Viscosity, you need Viscosity of Fluid (µ_f), Diameter of Pipe (D), Density of Fluid (ρ) & Reynolds Number (Re). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Viscosity of Fluid, Diameter of Pipe, Density of Fluid & Reynolds Number 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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