Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient Calculator

✖Skin friction coefficient is an important dimensionless parameter in boundary-layer flows. It specifies the fraction of the local dynamic pressure.ⓘ Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient [c_f]

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Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient

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`"c"_{"f"} = 0.0592/("Re"_{"l"})^0.2`

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`"0.066719"=0.0592/("0.55")^0.2`

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Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Skin friction coefficient = 0.0592/(Local Reynolds Number)^0.2
c_f = 0.0592/(Re_l)^0.2
This formula uses 2 Variables

Variables Used

Skin friction coefficient - Skin friction coefficient is an important dimensionless parameter in boundary-layer flows. It specifies the fraction of the local dynamic pressure.
Local Reynolds Number - Local Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Local Reynolds Number: 0.55 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

c_f = 0.0592/(Re_l)^0.2 --> 0.0592/(0.55)^0.2

Evaluating ... ...

c_f = 0.0667189447641972

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0667189447641972 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0667189447641972 ≈ 0.066719 <-- Skin friction coefficient

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Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient

Go Skin friction coefficient = 0.0592/(Local Reynolds Number)^0.2

Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient Formula

Skin friction coefficient = 0.0592/(Local Reynolds Number)^0.2
c_f = 0.0592/(Re_l)^0.2

What is Reynolds number?

The 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 Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient?

Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient calculator uses Skin friction coefficient = 0.0592/(Local Reynolds Number)^0.2 to calculate the Skin friction coefficient, The Turbulent flat-plate skin-friction coefficient formula is defined as the ratio of constant(0.0592) to the local Reynolds number raise to power 0.2. Skin friction coefficient is denoted by c_f symbol.

How to calculate Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient, enter Local Reynolds Number (Re_l) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.066719 = 0.0592/(0.55)^0.2.

FAQ

What is Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient?

The Turbulent flat-plate skin-friction coefficient formula is defined as the ratio of constant(0.0592) to the local Reynolds number raise to power 0.2 and is represented as c_f = 0.0592/(Re_l)^0.2 or Skin friction coefficient = 0.0592/(Local Reynolds Number)^0.2. Local Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.

How to calculate Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient?

The Turbulent flat-plate skin-friction coefficient formula is defined as the ratio of constant(0.0592) to the local Reynolds number raise to power 0.2 is calculated using Skin friction coefficient = 0.0592/(Local Reynolds Number)^0.2. To calculate Turbulent Flat-Plate Skin-Friction Coefficient, you need Local Reynolds Number (Re_l). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Local 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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