Engine Capacity Formula

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Engine capacity is the displacement volume of a cylinder multiplied by the number of cylinders in an engine. Check FAQs
EC=VsNc
EC - Engine Capacity?Vs - Swept volume?Nc - Number of Cylinders?

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4712Edit=1178Edit4Edit
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Engine Capacity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
EC=VsNc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
EC=1178cm³4
Next Step Convert Units
EC=0.00124
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
EC=0.00124
Next Step Evaluate
EC=0.004712
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
EC=4712cm³

Engine Capacity Formula Elements

Variables
Engine Capacity
Engine capacity is the displacement volume of a cylinder multiplied by the number of cylinders in an engine.
Symbol: EC
Measurement: VolumeUnit: cm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Swept volume
Swept volume is the volume between the top dead center (TDC) and bottom dead center (BDC).
Symbol: Vs
Measurement: VolumeUnit: cm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Cylinders
Number of Cylinders is the count of the cylinders that are present on the engine.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Engine Capacity?

Engine Capacity evaluator uses Engine Capacity = Swept volume*Number of Cylinders to evaluate the Engine Capacity, The Engine Capacity formula is defined as the displacement volume of a cylinder multiplied by number of cylinders in an engine. Engine Capacity is denoted by EC symbol.

How to evaluate Engine Capacity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Engine Capacity, enter Swept volume (Vs) & Number of Cylinders (Nc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Engine Capacity

What is the formula to find Engine Capacity?
The formula of Engine Capacity is expressed as Engine Capacity = Swept volume*Number of Cylinders. Here is an example- 4.7E+9 = 0.001178*4.
How to calculate Engine Capacity?
With Swept volume (Vs) & Number of Cylinders (Nc) we can find Engine Capacity using the formula - Engine Capacity = Swept volume*Number of Cylinders.
Can the Engine Capacity be negative?
No, the Engine Capacity, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Engine Capacity?
Engine Capacity is usually measured using the Cubic Centimeter[cm³] for Volume. Cubic Meter[cm³], Cubic Millimeter[cm³], Liter[cm³] are the few other units in which Engine Capacity can be measured.
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