Characteristic Length in Heat Transfer Formulas

A characteristic length is usually the volume of a system divided by its surface. And is denoted by L_c. Characteristic Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Characteristic Length is always positive.

Heat Transfer formulas that make use of Characteristic Length

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FAQ

What is the Characteristic Length?

A characteristic length is usually the volume of a system divided by its surface. Characteristic Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Characteristic Length is always positive.

Can the Characteristic Length be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Characteristic Length?

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

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