Laplace Pressure Formula

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The Laplace Pressure is the pressure difference between the inside and the outside of a curved surface that forms the boundary between a gas region and a liquid region. Check FAQs
ΔP=Pinside-Poutside
ΔP - Laplace Pressure?Pinside - Pressure inside of Curved Surface?Poutside - Pressure Outside of Curved Surface?

Laplace Pressure Example

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Here is how the Laplace Pressure equation looks like.

0.9Edit=7Edit-6.1Edit
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Laplace Pressure Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Laplace Pressure?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΔP=Pinside-Poutside
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΔP=7Pa-6.1Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΔP=7-6.1
LAST Step Evaluate
ΔP=0.9Pa

Laplace Pressure Formula Elements

Variables
Laplace Pressure
The Laplace Pressure is the pressure difference between the inside and the outside of a curved surface that forms the boundary between a gas region and a liquid region.
Symbol: ΔP
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure inside of Curved Surface
The pressure inside of Curved Surface is the pressure applied inside of a curved surface.
Symbol: Pinside
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure Outside of Curved Surface
The pressure Outside of Curved Surface is the pressure applied outside of a curved surface.
Symbol: Poutside
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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​Go Interfacial Tension by Laplace Equation
σi=ΔP-(R1R2R1+R2)
​Go Correction Factor given Surface Tension
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How to Evaluate Laplace Pressure?

Laplace Pressure evaluator uses Laplace Pressure = Pressure inside of Curved Surface-Pressure Outside of Curved Surface to evaluate the Laplace Pressure, The Laplace Pressure formula is defined as the pressure difference between the inside and the outside of a curved surface that forms the boundary between a gas region and a liquid region. Laplace Pressure is denoted by ΔP symbol.

How to evaluate Laplace Pressure using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Laplace Pressure, enter Pressure inside of Curved Surface (Pinside) & Pressure Outside of Curved Surface (Poutside) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Laplace Pressure

What is the formula to find Laplace Pressure?
The formula of Laplace Pressure is expressed as Laplace Pressure = Pressure inside of Curved Surface-Pressure Outside of Curved Surface. Here is an example- 0.9 = 7-6.1.
How to calculate Laplace Pressure?
With Pressure inside of Curved Surface (Pinside) & Pressure Outside of Curved Surface (Poutside) we can find Laplace Pressure using the formula - Laplace Pressure = Pressure inside of Curved Surface-Pressure Outside of Curved Surface.
Can the Laplace Pressure be negative?
No, the Laplace Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Laplace Pressure?
Laplace Pressure is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Laplace Pressure can be measured.
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