Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag Calculator

✖The Coefficient of Drag 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.ⓘ Coefficient of Drag [C_D]			+10% -10%
✖Cross Sectional Area of Pipe is the area of the pipe through which the given liquid is flowing.ⓘ Cross Sectional Area of Pipe [A]			+10% -10%
✖Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.ⓘ Mean Velocity [V_mean]			+10% -10%
✖Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.ⓘ Density of Fluid [ρ]			+10% -10%

✖Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.ⓘ Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag [F_D]

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Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag

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`"F"_{"D"} = "C"_{"D"}*"A"*"V"_{"mean"}*"V"_{"mean"}*"ρ"*0.5`

Example

`"1.0201kN"="0.01"*"2m²"*"10.1m/s"*"10.1m/s"*"1000kg/m³"*0.5`

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Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Drag Force = Coefficient of Drag*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5
F_D = C_D*A*V_mean*V_mean*ρ*0.5
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Drag Force - (Measured in Newton) - Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Coefficient of Drag - The Coefficient of Drag 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.
Cross Sectional Area of Pipe - (Measured in Square Meter) - Cross Sectional Area of Pipe is the area of the pipe through which the given liquid is flowing.
Mean Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Density of Fluid - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Coefficient of Drag: 0.01 --> No Conversion Required
Cross Sectional Area of Pipe: 2 Square Meter --> 2 Square Meter No Conversion Required
Mean Velocity: 10.1 Meter per Second --> 10.1 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Density of Fluid: 1000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 1000 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

F_D = C_D*A*V_mean*V_mean*ρ*0.5 --> 0.01*2*10.1*10.1*1000*0.5

Evaluating ... ...

F_D = 1020.1

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1020.1 Newton -->1.0201 Kilonewton (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

1.0201 Kilonewton <-- Drag Force

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Coefficient of Drag given Drag Force

Go Coefficient of Drag = Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5)

Density of Fluid given Drag Force

Go Density of Fluid = Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Coefficient of Drag*0.5)

Projected Area given Drag Force

Go Cross Sectional Area of Pipe = Drag Force/(Coefficient of Drag*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5)

Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag

Go Drag Force = Coefficient of Drag*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5

Coefficient of Drag given density

Go Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere)

Dynamic Viscosity of fluid given Terminal Fall Velocity

Go Dynamic Viscosity = ((Diameter of Sphere^2)/(18*Terminal Velocity))*(Specific Weight of Liquid-Specific Weight of Liquid in Piezometer)

Terminal Fall Velocity

Go Terminal Velocity = ((Diameter of Sphere^2)/(18*Dynamic Viscosity))*(Specific Weight of Liquid-Specific Weight of Liquid in Piezometer)

Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force

Go Mean Velocity = sqrt(Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Coefficient of Drag*Density of Fluid*0.5))

Velocity of Sphere given Coefficient of Drag

Go Mean Velocity = (24*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Coefficient of Drag*Diameter of Sphere)

Diameter of Sphere given Coefficient of Drag

Go Diameter of Sphere = (24*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Coefficient of Drag)

Diameter of Sphere for given Fall Velocity

Go Diameter of Sphere = sqrt((Mean Velocity*18*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Specific Weight of Liquid))

Dynamic Viscosity of fluid given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface

Go Dynamic Viscosity = Resistance Force/(3*pi*Diameter of Sphere*Mean Velocity)

Velocity of Sphere given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface

Go Mean Velocity = Resistance Force/(3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Diameter of Sphere)

Diameter of Sphere given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface

Go Diameter of Sphere = Resistance Force/(3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity)

Resistance Force on Spherical Surface

Go Resistance Force = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere

Resistance Force on Spherical Surface given Specific Weights

Go Resistance Force = (pi/6)*(Diameter of Sphere^3)*(Specific Weight of Liquid)

Reynolds Number given Coefficient of Drag

Go Reynolds Number = 24/Coefficient of Drag

Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number

Go Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number

Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag Formula

Drag Force = Coefficient of Drag*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5
F_D = C_D*A*V_mean*V_mean*ρ*0.5

What is Drag Force?

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 a fluid and a solid surface.

How to Calculate Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag?

Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag calculator uses Drag Force = Coefficient of Drag*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5 to calculate the Drag Force, The Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag is defined as the amount of resistance developed by object in liquid. Drag Force is denoted by F_D symbol.

How to calculate Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag, enter Coefficient of Drag (C_D), Cross Sectional Area of Pipe (A), Mean Velocity (V_mean) & Density of Fluid (ρ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.00102 = 0.01*2*10.1*10.1*1000*0.5.

FAQ

What is Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag?

The Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag is defined as the amount of resistance developed by object in liquid and is represented as F_D = C_D*A*V_mean*V_mean*ρ*0.5 or Drag Force = Coefficient of Drag*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5. The Coefficient of Drag 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, Cross Sectional Area of Pipe is the area of the pipe through which the given liquid is flowing, Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T & Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.

How to calculate Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag?

The Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag is defined as the amount of resistance developed by object in liquid is calculated using Drag Force = Coefficient of Drag*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5. To calculate Drag Force given Coefficient of Drag, you need Coefficient of Drag (C_D), Cross Sectional Area of Pipe (A), Mean Velocity (V_mean) & Density of Fluid (ρ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Coefficient of Drag, Cross Sectional Area of Pipe, Mean Velocity & Density of Fluid 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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