Characteristic Dimension in Heat Transfer Formulas

Characteristic Dimension is the ratio of volume and the area. And is denoted by s. Characteristic Dimension is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Characteristic Dimension is always positive.

Heat Transfer formulas that make use of Characteristic Dimension

fxFourier NumberGo

fxFourier Number using Thermal ConductivityGo

fxBiot Number given Characteristic Dimension and Fourier NumberGo

fxFourier Number given Characteristic Dimension and Biot NumberGo

FAQ

What is the Characteristic Dimension?

Characteristic Dimension is the ratio of volume and the area. Characteristic Dimension is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Characteristic Dimension is always positive.

Can the Characteristic Dimension be negative?

No, the Characteristic Dimension, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Characteristic Dimension?

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

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