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Darcy Friction Factor is denoted by f. Its value depends on the flow's Reynolds number Re and on the pipe's relative roughness ε / D. It can be obtained from Moody's chart. Check FAQs
df=64ReD
df - Darcy Friction Factor?ReD - Reynolds Number Dia?

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0.04Edit=641600Edit
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Darcy friction factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Darcy friction factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
df=64ReD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
df=641600
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
df=641600
LAST Step Evaluate
df=0.04

Darcy friction factor Formula Elements

Variables
Darcy Friction Factor
Darcy Friction Factor is denoted by f. Its value depends on the flow's Reynolds number Re and on the pipe's relative roughness ε / D. It can be obtained from Moody's chart.
Symbol: df
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reynolds Number Dia
Reynolds Number Dia is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.
Symbol: ReD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Darcy Friction Factor

​Go Darcy friction factor for Colburn analogy
df=8StPr0.67

Other formulas in Laminar Flow category

​Go Reynolds Number given Darcy Friction Factor
Re=64df
​Go Hydrodynamic entry length
L=0.04DReD
​Go Diameter of hydrodynamic entry tube
D=L0.04ReD
​Go Thermal entry length
L=0.04ReDDPr

How to Evaluate Darcy friction factor?

Darcy friction factor evaluator uses Darcy Friction Factor = 64/Reynolds Number Dia to evaluate the Darcy Friction Factor, The Darcy friction factor formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity used for the description of frictional losses in pipe or duct as well as for open-channel flow. Darcy Friction Factor is denoted by df symbol.

How to evaluate Darcy friction factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Darcy friction factor, enter Reynolds Number Dia (ReD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Darcy friction factor

What is the formula to find Darcy friction factor?
The formula of Darcy friction factor is expressed as Darcy Friction Factor = 64/Reynolds Number Dia. Here is an example- 0.04 = 64/1600.
How to calculate Darcy friction factor?
With Reynolds Number Dia (ReD) we can find Darcy friction factor using the formula - Darcy Friction Factor = 64/Reynolds Number Dia.
What are the other ways to Calculate Darcy Friction Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Darcy Friction Factor-
  • Darcy Friction Factor=8*Stanton Number*Prandtl Number^0.67OpenImg
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