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The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area. Check FAQs
CL=FLq
CL - Lift Coefficient?FL - Lift Force?q - Dynamic Pressure?

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1.0971Edit=2.926Edit2.667Edit
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Lift coefficient given Lift Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
CL=FLq
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CL=2.926N2.667Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CL=2.9262.667
Next Step Evaluate
CL=1.09711286089239
LAST Step Rounding Answer
CL=1.0971

Lift coefficient given Lift Force Formula Elements

Variables
Lift Coefficient
The Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity and an associated reference area.
Symbol: CL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lift Force
Lift force is the component of the total force acting on a body that is perpendicular to the direction of the fluid flow.
Symbol: FL
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Pressure
Dynamic pressure, also referred to as velocity pressure, is a specific type of pressure associated with the kinetic energy per unit volume of a moving fluid.
Symbol: q
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Lift Coefficient

​Go Coefficient of lift given drag
CL=W0CDFD
​Go Lift coefficient given drag coefficient
CL=FLFDCD

Other formulas in Lift and Drag Polar category

​Go Drag Coefficient for given parasite drag coefficient
CD=CD,e+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Drag Coefficient for given zero-lift drag coefficient
CD=CD,0+(CL2πeoswaldAR)
​Go Coefficient of Drag due to lift
CD,i=CL2πeoswaldAR
​Go Parasite Drag Coefficient at zero lift
CD,0=CD-CD,i

How to Evaluate Lift coefficient given Lift Force?

Lift coefficient given Lift Force evaluator uses Lift Coefficient = Lift Force/Dynamic Pressure to evaluate the Lift Coefficient, Lift coefficient given Lift Force is a dimensionless quantity that represents the lift force per unit density, velocity, and area of an object, characterizing its ability to generate an upward force perpendicular to the direction of motion, used to analyze and design aircraft, wind turbines, and other aerodynamic systems. Lift Coefficient is denoted by CL symbol.

How to evaluate Lift coefficient given Lift Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Lift coefficient given Lift Force, enter Lift Force (FL) & Dynamic Pressure (q) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Lift coefficient given Lift Force

What is the formula to find Lift coefficient given Lift Force?
The formula of Lift coefficient given Lift Force is expressed as Lift Coefficient = Lift Force/Dynamic Pressure. Here is an example- 1.1 = 2.926/2.667.
How to calculate Lift coefficient given Lift Force?
With Lift Force (FL) & Dynamic Pressure (q) we can find Lift coefficient given Lift Force using the formula - Lift Coefficient = Lift Force/Dynamic Pressure.
What are the other ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Lift Coefficient-
  • Lift Coefficient=(Gross Weight*Drag Coefficient)/Drag ForceOpenImg
  • Lift Coefficient=Lift Force/Drag Force*Drag CoefficientOpenImg
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