Lift Coefficient in Flow over Airfoils and Wings Formulas

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. And is denoted by C_L.

Formulas to find Lift Coefficient in Flow over Airfoils and Wings

fxLift Coefficient for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil TheoryGo

Flow over Airfoils and Wings formulas that make use of Lift Coefficient

fxMoment Coefficient about Leading-Edge for Symmetrical Airfoil by Thin Airfoil TheoryGo

fxCenter of Pressure Location for Cambered AirfoilGo

fxAspect Ratio given Span Efficiency FactorGo

List of variables in Flow over Airfoils and Wings formulas

fx Angle of Attack Go

FAQ

What is the 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.

Can the Lift Coefficient be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Lift Coefficient, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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