Metacentric Height of Floating Body in Fluid Statistics Formulas

The Metacentric Height of Floating Body is defined as the vertical distance between the center of gravity of a body and the metacenter of that body. And is denoted by GM. Metacentric Height of Floating Body is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Metacentric Height of Floating Body is always negative.

Formulas to find Metacentric Height of Floating Body in Fluid Statistics

fxMeta-centric height in experimental methodGo

fxMeta-centric height for time period of oscillation and radius of gyrationGo

Fluid Statistics formulas that make use of Metacentric Height of Floating Body

fxTime Period of Oscillation of ShipGo

fxMovable weight for metacentric height in experimental methodGo

fxAngle of heel for metacentric height in experimental methodGo

fxVolume of body in fluid for metacentric height and BGGo

fxRadius of gyration for metacentric height and time period of oscillationGo

List of variables in Fluid Statistics formulas

fx Movable Weight on Floating Vessel Go

fx Distance Travelled by Weight on Vessel Go

fx Weight of Floating Vessel Go

fx Angle of Heel Go

fx Radius of Gyration of Floating Body Go

fx Time Period of Oscillation of Floating Body Go

FAQ

What is the Metacentric Height of Floating Body?

The Metacentric Height of Floating Body is defined as the vertical distance between the center of gravity of a body and the metacenter of that body. Metacentric Height of Floating Body is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Metacentric Height of Floating Body is always negative.

Can the Metacentric Height of Floating Body be negative?

Yes, the Metacentric Height of Floating Body, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Metacentric Height of Floating Body?

Metacentric Height of Floating Body is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Metacentric Height of Floating Body can be measured.

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