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The Polar Modulus of the shaft section is equal to the ratio of the polar moment of inertia to the radius of the shaft. It is denoted by Zp. Check FAQs
Zp=JR
Zp - Polar Modulus?J - Polar Moment of Inertia?R - Radius of Shaft?

Polar Modulus Example

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Here is how the Polar Modulus equation looks like.

0.0373Edit=0.0041Edit110Edit
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Polar Modulus Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Polar Modulus?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Zp=JR
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Zp=0.0041m⁴110mm
Next Step Convert Units
Zp=0.0041m⁴0.11m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Zp=0.00410.11
Next Step Evaluate
Zp=0.0372727272727273
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Zp=0.0373

Polar Modulus Formula Elements

Variables
Polar Modulus
The Polar Modulus of the shaft section is equal to the ratio of the polar moment of inertia to the radius of the shaft. It is denoted by Zp.
Symbol: Zp
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Polar Moment of Inertia
Polar Moment of Inertia is the moment of inertia of a cross-section with respect to its polar axis, which is an axis at right angles to the plane of the cross-section.
Symbol: J
Measurement: Second Moment of AreaUnit: m⁴
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Shaft
The Radius of Shaft is the line segment extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or bounding surface.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Polar Modulus

​Go Polar Modulus of Hollow Shaft
Zp=π((do4)-(di4))16do
​Go Polar Modulus of Solid Shaft
Zp=πd316
​Go Polar Modulus using Maximum Twisting Moment
Zp=(Tτmax)

Other formulas in Polar Modulus category

​Go Diameter of Solid Shaft with known Polar Modulus
d=(16Zpπ)13
​Go Inner diameter of Hollow Shaft using Polar Modulus
di=((do4)-(Zp16doπ))14
​Go Polar Moment of Inertia using Polar Modulus
J=RZp
​Go Polar Moment of Inertia of Solid Shaft
J=πd432

How to Evaluate Polar Modulus?

Polar Modulus evaluator uses Polar Modulus = Polar Moment of Inertia/Radius of Shaft to evaluate the Polar Modulus, The Polar Modulus formula is defined as the ratio of the polar moment of inertia to the radius of the shaft. It is also called a torsional section modulus. It is denoted by Z p. Polar Modulus is denoted by Zp symbol.

How to evaluate Polar Modulus using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Polar Modulus, enter Polar Moment of Inertia (J) & Radius of Shaft (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Polar Modulus

What is the formula to find Polar Modulus?
The formula of Polar Modulus is expressed as Polar Modulus = Polar Moment of Inertia/Radius of Shaft. Here is an example- 0.037273 = 0.0041/0.11.
How to calculate Polar Modulus?
With Polar Moment of Inertia (J) & Radius of Shaft (R) we can find Polar Modulus using the formula - Polar Modulus = Polar Moment of Inertia/Radius of Shaft.
What are the other ways to Calculate Polar Modulus?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Polar Modulus-
  • Polar Modulus=(pi*((Outer Diameter of Shaft^4)-(Inner Dia of Shaft^4)))/(16*Outer Diameter of Shaft)OpenImg
  • Polar Modulus=(pi*Dia of Shaft^3)/16OpenImg
  • Polar Modulus=(Torque/Maximum Shear Stress)OpenImg
Can the Polar Modulus be negative?
No, the Polar Modulus, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Polar Modulus?
Polar Modulus is usually measured using the Cubic Meter[m³] for Volume. Cubic Centimeter[m³], Cubic Millimeter[m³], Liter[m³] are the few other units in which Polar Modulus can be measured.
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