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Metacentric Height is defined as the vertical distance between the center of gravity of a body and metacenter of that body. Check FAQs
Gm=Bm-Bg
Gm - Metacentric Height?Bm - Distance Between Point B And M?Bg - Distance Between Point B And G?

Metacentric Height Example

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Here is how the Metacentric Height equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Metacentric Height equation looks like.

330Edit=1785Edit-1455Edit
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Metacentric Height Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Metacentric Height?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Gm=Bm-Bg
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Gm=1785mm-1455mm
Next Step Convert Units
Gm=1.785m-1.455m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Gm=1.785-1.455
Next Step Evaluate
Gm=0.33m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Gm=330mm

Metacentric Height Formula Elements

Variables
Metacentric Height
Metacentric Height is defined as the vertical distance between the center of gravity of a body and metacenter of that body.
Symbol: Gm
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance Between Point B And M
Distance Between Point B And M is defined as the vertical distance between the center of buoyancy of the body and the metacenter of that body. Where B stands for buoyancy and M stands for metacenter.
Symbol: Bm
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance Between Point B And G
Distance Between Point B And G is the vertical distance between the center of buoyance of the body and center of gravity.where B stands for center of buoyancy and G stands for center of gravity.
Symbol: Bg
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Metacentric Height

​Go Experimental Determination of Metacentric height
Gm=W'x(W'+W)tan(Θ)
​Go Metacentric Height given Moment of Inertia
Gm=IwVd-Bg

Other formulas in Hydrostatic Fluid category

​Go Force Acting in y-Direction in Momentum Equation
Fy=ρlQ(-V2sin(θ)-P2A2sin(θ))
​Go Force Acting in x Direction in Momentum Equation
Fx=ρlQ(V1-V2cos(θ))+P1A1-(P2A2cos(θ))
​Go Fluid Dynamic or Shear Viscosity Formula
μ=FarAPs
​Go Center of Gravity
G=IVo(B+M)

How to Evaluate Metacentric Height?

Metacentric Height evaluator uses Metacentric Height = Distance Between Point B And M-Distance Between Point B And G to evaluate the Metacentric Height, Metacentric Height formula is defined as a measure of the distance between the centre of gravity of a floating body and the metacentre, which is the point where the buoyancy force acts, providing stability to the body in hydrostatic fluid. Metacentric Height is denoted by Gm symbol.

How to evaluate Metacentric Height using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Metacentric Height, enter Distance Between Point B And M (Bm) & Distance Between Point B And G (Bg) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Metacentric Height

What is the formula to find Metacentric Height?
The formula of Metacentric Height is expressed as Metacentric Height = Distance Between Point B And M-Distance Between Point B And G. Here is an example- 330000 = 1.785-1.455.
How to calculate Metacentric Height?
With Distance Between Point B And M (Bm) & Distance Between Point B And G (Bg) we can find Metacentric Height using the formula - Metacentric Height = Distance Between Point B And M-Distance Between Point B And G.
What are the other ways to Calculate Metacentric Height?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Metacentric Height-
  • Metacentric Height=(Movable Weight on Ship*Transverse Displacement)/((Movable Weight on Ship+Ship Weight)*tan(Angle of Tilt))OpenImg
  • Metacentric Height=Moment of Inertia of Waterline Area/Volume of Liquid Displaced By Body-Distance Between Point B And GOpenImg
Can the Metacentric Height be negative?
No, the Metacentric Height, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Metacentric Height?
Metacentric Height is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Metacentric Height can be measured.
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