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The Center of Pressure is the point on a submerged surface where the total pressure force acts, influencing the stability and behavior of submerged objects in fluid mechanics. Check FAQs
h=D+IAwD
h - Center of Pressure?D - Depth of Centroid?I - Moment of Inertia?Aw - Wet Surface Area?

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100Edit=45Edit+3.56Edit14.3838Edit45Edit
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Center of Pressure Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
h=D+IAwD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h=45cm+3.56kg·m²14.383845cm
Next Step Convert Units
h=0.45m+3.56kg·m²14.38380.45m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h=0.45+3.5614.38380.45
Next Step Evaluate
h=0.999999938202254m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
h=99.9999938202254cm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
h=100cm

Center of Pressure Formula Elements

Variables
Center of Pressure
The Center of Pressure is the point on a submerged surface where the total pressure force acts, influencing the stability and behavior of submerged objects in fluid mechanics.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Depth of Centroid
The Depth of Centroid is the vertical distance from a reference point to the centroid of a fluid's surface, influencing pressure distribution in fluid mechanics.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Moment of Inertia
The Moment of Inertia is a measure of an object's resistance to rotational motion about a specific axis, reflecting how mass is distributed relative to that axis.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Moment of InertiaUnit: kg·m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wet Surface Area
The Wet Surface Area is the total area of a surface that is in contact with a fluid, influencing pressure and flow characteristics in fluid mechanics.
Symbol: Aw
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Center of Pressure

​Go Center of Pressure on Inclined Plane
h=D+Isin(Θ)sin(Θ)AwD

Other formulas in Pressure Relations category

​Go Absolute Pressure at Height h
Pabs=P'a+ylha
​Go Differential Pressure between Two Points
Δp=γ1h1-γ2h2
​Go Differential Pressure-Differential Manometer
Δp=γ2h2+γmhm-γ1h1
​Go Dynamic Pressure Head-Pitot Tube
hd=uF22g

How to Evaluate Center of Pressure?

Center of Pressure evaluator uses Center of Pressure = Depth of Centroid+Moment of Inertia/(Wet Surface Area*Depth of Centroid) to evaluate the Center of Pressure, Center of Pressure formula is defined as a method to determine the point at which the total pressure force acts on a submerged surface. This concept is crucial in fluid mechanics, as it influences the stability and design of structures interacting with fluid environments. Center of Pressure is denoted by h symbol.

How to evaluate Center of Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Center of Pressure, enter Depth of Centroid (D), Moment of Inertia (I) & Wet Surface Area (Aw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Center of Pressure

What is the formula to find Center of Pressure?
The formula of Center of Pressure is expressed as Center of Pressure = Depth of Centroid+Moment of Inertia/(Wet Surface Area*Depth of Centroid). Here is an example- 15410.14 = 0.45+3.56/(14.38384*0.45).
How to calculate Center of Pressure?
With Depth of Centroid (D), Moment of Inertia (I) & Wet Surface Area (Aw) we can find Center of Pressure using the formula - Center of Pressure = Depth of Centroid+Moment of Inertia/(Wet Surface Area*Depth of Centroid).
What are the other ways to Calculate Center of Pressure?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Center of Pressure-
  • Center of Pressure=Depth of Centroid+(Moment of Inertia*sin(Angle)*sin(Angle))/(Wet Surface Area*Depth of Centroid)OpenImg
Can the Center of Pressure be negative?
Yes, the Center of Pressure, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Center of Pressure?
Center of Pressure is usually measured using the Centimeter[cm] for Length. Meter[cm], Millimeter[cm], Kilometer[cm] are the few other units in which Center of Pressure can be measured.
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