Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number
CD = 24/Re
This formula uses 2 Variables
Variables Used
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.
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.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Reynolds Number: 2400 --> No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
CD = 24/Re --> 24/2400
Evaluating ... ...
CD = 0.01
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.01 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
0.01 <-- Coefficient of Drag
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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18 Laminar Flow around a Sphere– Stokes’ Law Calculators

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

Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number Formula

Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number
CD = 24/Re

What is Coefficient of Drag?

In fluid dynamics, the drag coefficient 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. It is used in the drag equation in which a lower drag coefficient indicates the object will have less aerodynamic or hydrodynamic drag.

How to Calculate Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number?

Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number calculator uses Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number to calculate the Coefficient of Drag, The Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number formula is defined as constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force. Coefficient of Drag is denoted by CD symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number, enter Reynolds Number (Re) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.01 = 24/2400.

FAQ

What is Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number?
The Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number formula is defined as constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force and is represented as CD = 24/Re or Coefficient of Drag = 24/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 Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number?
The Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number formula is defined as constant which depends on reynolds number for calculating drag force is calculated using Coefficient of Drag = 24/Reynolds Number. To calculate Coefficient of Drag given Reynolds Number, you need Reynolds Number (Re). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Reynolds Number and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Coefficient of Drag?
In this formula, Coefficient of Drag uses Reynolds Number. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Coefficient of Drag = Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Mean Velocity*Density of Fluid*0.5)
  • Coefficient of Drag = (24*Drag Force*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere)
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