Metacenter Formula

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Metacenter is the theoretical point where a vertical line through the center of buoyancy and center of gravity intersects the new center of buoyancy when a body is tilted in water. Check FAQs
M=IVoG-B
M - Metacenter?I - Moment of Inertia?Vo - Volume of Object?G - Centre of Gravity?B - Centre of Buoyancy?

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16.9921Edit=1.125Edit54Edit0.021Edit--16Edit
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Metacenter Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
M=IVoG-B
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
M=1.125kg·m²540.021--16
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
M=1.125540.021--16
Next Step Evaluate
M=16.9920634920635
LAST Step Rounding Answer
M=16.9921

Metacenter Formula Elements

Variables
Metacenter
Metacenter is the theoretical point where a vertical line through the center of buoyancy and center of gravity intersects the new center of buoyancy when a body is tilted in water.
Symbol: M
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Moment of Inertia
Moment of Inertia is the measure of the resistance of a body to angular acceleration about a given axis.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Moment of InertiaUnit: kg·m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Object
Volume of Object is the volume occupied by a submerged or floating object in a fluid.
Symbol: Vo
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Centre of Gravity
Centre of gravity of the object is the point through which gravitational force is acting.
Symbol: G
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Centre of Buoyancy
Centre of Buoyancy is the center of the gravity of the volume of water which a body displaces.
Symbol: B
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Hydrostatic Fluid category

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​Go Fluid Dynamic or Shear Viscosity Formula
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​Go Center of Gravity
G=IVo(B+M)

How to Evaluate Metacenter?

Metacenter evaluator uses Metacenter = Moment of Inertia/(Volume of Object*Centre of Gravity)-Centre of Buoyancy to evaluate the Metacenter, Metacenter, also spelled metacenter, in fluid mechanics, the theoretical point at which an imaginary vertical line passing through the center of buoyancy and center of gravity intersects the imaginary vertical line through a new center of buoyancy created when the body is displaced, or tipped, in the water. Metacenter is denoted by M symbol.

How to evaluate Metacenter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Metacenter, enter Moment of Inertia (I), Volume of Object (Vo), Centre of Gravity (G) & Centre of Buoyancy (B) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Metacenter

What is the formula to find Metacenter?
The formula of Metacenter is expressed as Metacenter = Moment of Inertia/(Volume of Object*Centre of Gravity)-Centre of Buoyancy. Here is an example- 16.99206 = 1.125/(54*0.021)-(-16).
How to calculate Metacenter?
With Moment of Inertia (I), Volume of Object (Vo), Centre of Gravity (G) & Centre of Buoyancy (B) we can find Metacenter using the formula - Metacenter = Moment of Inertia/(Volume of Object*Centre of Gravity)-Centre of Buoyancy.
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