Grain Fineness Number Formula

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Grain Fineness Number is a quantitative indication of the grain distribution. Check FAQs
GFN=ΣFMΣFi
GFN - Grain Fineness Number?ΣFM - Sum of Product of Factor And Grams?ΣFi - Total Mass of Sand?

Grain Fineness Number Example

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Here is how the Grain Fineness Number equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Grain Fineness Number equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Grain Fineness Number equation looks like.

4.0103Edit=15.6Edit3.89Edit
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Grain Fineness Number Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Grain Fineness Number?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
GFN=ΣFMΣFi
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
GFN=15.6g3.89g
Next Step Convert Units
GFN=0.0156kg0.0039kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
GFN=0.01560.0039
Next Step Evaluate
GFN=4.01028277634961
LAST Step Rounding Answer
GFN=4.0103

Grain Fineness Number Formula Elements

Variables
Grain Fineness Number
Grain Fineness Number is a quantitative indication of the grain distribution.
Symbol: GFN
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sum of Product of Factor And Grams
Sum of Product of Factor And Grams the total obtained by multiplying each factor by its corresponding weight in grams and then adding all those products together.
Symbol: ΣFM
Measurement: WeightUnit: g
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Mass of Sand
Total Mass of Sand is the combined weight of all the sand used in the molding process to create the mold cavity for casting.
Symbol: ΣFi
Measurement: WeightUnit: g
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Grain Fineness Number?

Grain Fineness Number evaluator uses Grain Fineness Number = Sum of Product of Factor And Grams/Total Mass of Sand to evaluate the Grain Fineness Number, The Grain Fineness Number is the ratio of summation of product of sand retained in each sieve and respective multiplicative factor to the total amount of sand. Grain Fineness Number is denoted by GFN symbol.

How to evaluate Grain Fineness Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Grain Fineness Number, enter Sum of Product of Factor And Grams (ΣFM) & Total Mass of Sand (ΣFi) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Grain Fineness Number

What is the formula to find Grain Fineness Number?
The formula of Grain Fineness Number is expressed as Grain Fineness Number = Sum of Product of Factor And Grams/Total Mass of Sand. Here is an example- 4.010283 = 0.0156/0.00389.
How to calculate Grain Fineness Number?
With Sum of Product of Factor And Grams (ΣFM) & Total Mass of Sand (ΣFi) we can find Grain Fineness Number using the formula - Grain Fineness Number = Sum of Product of Factor And Grams/Total Mass of Sand.
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