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Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water. Check FAQs
CD=CLFDW0
CD - Drag Coefficient?CL - Lift Coefficient?FD - Drag Force?W0 - Gross Weight?

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30.0341Edit=1.1Edit80Edit2.93Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD=CLFDW0
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD=1.180N2.93kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD=1.1802.93
Next Step Evaluate
CD=30.0341296928328
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CD=30.0341

Coefficient of drag given drag Formula Elements

Variables
Drag Coefficient
Drag Coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Lift Coefficient
The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Symbol: CL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drag Force
Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid ,such as air.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gross Weight
The Gross Weight of the airplane is the weight with full fuel and payload.
Symbol: W0
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Drag Coefficient

​Go Drag Coefficient for given parasite drag coefficient
CD=CD,e+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Drag Coefficient for given zero-lift drag coefficient
CD=CD,0+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Drag coefficient given Drag Force
CD=FDq
​Go Drag coefficient given lift coefficient
CD=CLFDFL

Other formulas in Lift and Drag Polar category

​Go Coefficient of Drag due to lift
CD,i=CL2πeoswaldAR
​Go Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift
CD,0=CD-CD,i
​Go Modern Lift Equation
L=CLρairSuf22
​Go Lift coefficient given Lift Force
CL=FLq

How to Evaluate Coefficient of drag given drag?

Coefficient of drag given drag evaluator uses Drag Coefficient = (Lift Coefficient*Drag Force)/Gross Weight to evaluate the Drag Coefficient, Coefficient of Drag given Drag is a dimensionless quantity that represents the resistance encountered by an object moving through a fluid, calculated by dividing the drag force by the product of the lift coefficient and gross weight. Drag Coefficient is denoted by CD symbol.

How to evaluate Coefficient of drag given drag using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Coefficient of drag given drag, enter Lift Coefficient (CL), Drag Force (FD) & Gross Weight (W0) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Coefficient of drag given drag

What is the formula to find Coefficient of drag given drag?
The formula of Coefficient of drag given drag is expressed as Drag Coefficient = (Lift Coefficient*Drag Force)/Gross Weight. Here is an example- 29.93197 = (1.1*80)/2.93.
How to calculate Coefficient of drag given drag?
With Lift Coefficient (CL), Drag Force (FD) & Gross Weight (W0) we can find Coefficient of drag given drag using the formula - Drag Coefficient = (Lift Coefficient*Drag Force)/Gross Weight.
What are the other ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drag Coefficient-
  • Drag Coefficient=Parasite Drag coefficient+((Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing))OpenImg
  • Drag Coefficient=Zero-Lift Drag Coefficient+((Lift Coefficient^2)/(pi*Oswald Efficiency Factor*Aspect Ratio of a Wing))OpenImg
  • Drag Coefficient=Drag Force/Dynamic PressureOpenImg
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