Center of Buoyancy Formula

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Centre of Buoyancy is the center of the gravity of the volume of water which a body displaces. Check FAQs
B=(IVo)-M
B - Centre of Buoyancy?I - Moment of Inertia?Vo - Volume of Object?M - Metacenter?

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-16.9712Edit=(1.125Edit54Edit)-16.9921Edit
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Center of Buoyancy Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
B=(IVo)-M
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
B=(1.125kg·m²54)-16.9921
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
B=(1.12554)-16.9921
Next Step Evaluate
B=-16.9712266666667
LAST Step Rounding Answer
B=-16.9712

Center of Buoyancy Formula Elements

Variables
Centre of Buoyancy
Centre of Buoyancy is the center of the gravity of the volume of water which a body displaces.
Symbol: B
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Moment of Inertia
Moment of Inertia is the measure of the resistance of a body to angular acceleration about a given axis.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Moment of InertiaUnit: kg·m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Object
Volume of Object is the volume occupied by a submerged or floating object in a fluid.
Symbol: Vo
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Metacenter
Metacenter is the theoretical point where a vertical line through the center of buoyancy and center of gravity intersects the new center of buoyancy when a body is tilted in water.
Symbol: M
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Hydrostatic Fluid category

​Go Force Acting in y-Direction in Momentum Equation
Fy=ρlQ(-V2sin(θ)-P2A2sin(θ))
​Go Force Acting in x Direction in Momentum Equation
Fx=ρlQ(V1-V2cos(θ))+P1A1-(P2A2cos(θ))
​Go Fluid Dynamic or Shear Viscosity Formula
μ=FarAPs
​Go Center of Gravity
G=IVo(B+M)

How to Evaluate Center of Buoyancy?

Center of Buoyancy evaluator uses Centre of Buoyancy = (Moment of Inertia/Volume of Object)-Metacenter to evaluate the Centre of Buoyancy, Center of Buoyancy formula is defined as the point where the weight of the body can be considered to act, resulting in a stable equilibrium when the body is partially or fully submerged in a fluid, providing a measure of the body's tendency to float or sink. Centre of Buoyancy is denoted by B symbol.

How to evaluate Center of Buoyancy using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Center of Buoyancy, enter Moment of Inertia (I), Volume of Object (Vo) & Metacenter (M) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Center of Buoyancy

What is the formula to find Center of Buoyancy?
The formula of Center of Buoyancy is expressed as Centre of Buoyancy = (Moment of Inertia/Volume of Object)-Metacenter. Here is an example- -16.979167 = (1.125/54)-16.99206.
How to calculate Center of Buoyancy?
With Moment of Inertia (I), Volume of Object (Vo) & Metacenter (M) we can find Center of Buoyancy using the formula - Centre of Buoyancy = (Moment of Inertia/Volume of Object)-Metacenter.
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