Center of Pressure in Flow over Airfoils and Wings Formulas

The Center of Pressure is the point where the total sum of a pressure field acts on a body, causing a force to act through that point. And is denoted by x_cp. Center of Pressure is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Center of Pressure is always negative.

Formulas to find Center of Pressure in Flow over Airfoils and Wings

fxCenter of Pressure Location for Cambered AirfoilGo

List of variables in Flow over Airfoils and Wings formulas

fx Moment Coefficient about Leading Edge Go

fx Chord Go

fx Lift Coefficient Go

FAQ

What is the Center of Pressure?

The Center of Pressure is the point where the total sum of a pressure field acts on a body, causing a force to act through that point. Center of Pressure is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Center of Pressure is always negative.

Can the Center of Pressure be negative?

Yes, the Center of Pressure, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Center of Pressure?

Center of Pressure is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Center of Pressure can be measured.

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