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K Factor is the constant that depends upon the radii of curvature at the point of contact and on the moduli of elasticity of materials. Check FAQs
k=5Codb2z
k - K Factor?Co - Static Load on Bearing?db - Ball Diameter of a Bearing?z - Number of Balls in Bearing?

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850.3401Edit=545000Edit4.2Edit215Edit
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K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
k=5Codb2z
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
k=545000N4.2mm215
Next Step Convert Units
k=545000N0.0042m215
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
k=5450000.0042215
Next Step Evaluate
k=850340136.054422Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
k=850.340136054422N/mm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
k=850.3401N/mm²

K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation Formula Elements

Variables
K Factor
K Factor is the constant that depends upon the radii of curvature at the point of contact and on the moduli of elasticity of materials.
Symbol: k
Measurement: StressUnit: N/mm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Static Load on Bearing
Static Load on Bearing is the load acting onto the bearing when the bearing is not rotating or the bearing is in static condition.
Symbol: Co
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ball Diameter of a Bearing
Ball diameter of a bearing refers to the diameter of the ball of a ball bearing.
Symbol: db
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Balls in Bearing
Number of Balls in Bearing refers to the number of balls that are present in the ball bearing.
Symbol: z
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find K Factor

​Go K Factor for Ball Bearing given Force required to produce Permanent Deformation of Balls
k=Fdb2

Other formulas in Stribeck’s Equation category

​Go Static Load on Ball of Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation
Co=kdb2z5
​Go Diameter of Ball of Bearing from Stribeck's Equation
db=5Cokz
​Go Number of Balls of Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation
z=5Cokdb2
​Go Force required to produce Permanent Deformation of Balls of Ball Bearing
F=kdb2

How to Evaluate K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation?

K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation evaluator uses K Factor = 5*Static Load on Bearing/(Ball Diameter of a Bearing^2*Number of Balls in Bearing) to evaluate the K Factor, K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation formula is defined as the factor that depends on the radius of curvature at the point of contact. K Factor is denoted by k symbol.

How to evaluate K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation, enter Static Load on Bearing (Co), Ball Diameter of a Bearing (db) & Number of Balls in Bearing (z) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation

What is the formula to find K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation?
The formula of K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation is expressed as K Factor = 5*Static Load on Bearing/(Ball Diameter of a Bearing^2*Number of Balls in Bearing). Here is an example- 0.00085 = 5*45000/(0.0042^2*15).
How to calculate K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation?
With Static Load on Bearing (Co), Ball Diameter of a Bearing (db) & Number of Balls in Bearing (z) we can find K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation using the formula - K Factor = 5*Static Load on Bearing/(Ball Diameter of a Bearing^2*Number of Balls in Bearing).
What are the other ways to Calculate K Factor?
Here are the different ways to Calculate K Factor-
  • K Factor=Force on Ball Bearing/Ball Diameter of a Bearing^2OpenImg
Can the K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation be negative?
No, the K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation?
K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter[N/mm²] for Stress. Pascal[N/mm²], Newton per Square Meter[N/mm²], Kilonewton per Square Meter[N/mm²] are the few other units in which K Factor for Ball Bearing from Stribeck's Equation can be measured.
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