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The Section modulus is a geometric property for a given cross-section used in the design of beams or flexural members. Check FAQs
Z=πΦ332
Z - Section Modulus?Φ - Diameter of Circular Shaft?π - Archimedes' constant?

Section Modulus of Circular Shape Example

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0.0414Edit=3.1416750Edit332
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Section Modulus of Circular Shape Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Z=πΦ332
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Z=π750mm332
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Z=3.1416750mm332
Next Step Convert Units
Z=3.14160.75m332
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Z=3.14160.75332
Next Step Evaluate
Z=0.0414174812729123
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Z=0.0414

Section Modulus of Circular Shape Formula Elements

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Constants
Section Modulus
The Section modulus is a geometric property for a given cross-section used in the design of beams or flexural members.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Circular Shaft
Diameter of circular shaft is denoted by d.
Symbol: Φ
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Section Modulus

​Go Section Modulus of Rectangular Shape
Z=bd26
​Go Section Modulus of Hollow Rectangular Shape
Z=(BoDo3)-(BiDi3)6Do
​Go Section Modulus of Hollow Circular Shape
Z=π(do4-di4)32do

Other formulas in Section Modulus for Various Shapes category

​Go Breadth of Rectangular Shape given Section Modulus
b=6Zd2
​Go Depth of Rectangular Shape given Section Modulus
d=6Zb
​Go Diameter of Circular Shape given Section Modulus
Φ=(32Zπ)13
​Go Allowable Bending Stress
f=3wL2bBeamdBeam2

How to Evaluate Section Modulus of Circular Shape?

Section Modulus of Circular Shape evaluator uses Section Modulus = (pi*Diameter of Circular Shaft^3)/32 to evaluate the Section Modulus, The Section Modulus of Circular Shape formula is defined as section modulus when the cross-sectional properties are known. Section Modulus is denoted by Z symbol.

How to evaluate Section Modulus of Circular Shape using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Section Modulus of Circular Shape, enter Diameter of Circular Shaft (Φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Section Modulus of Circular Shape

What is the formula to find Section Modulus of Circular Shape?
The formula of Section Modulus of Circular Shape is expressed as Section Modulus = (pi*Diameter of Circular Shaft^3)/32. Here is an example- 0.041417 = (pi*0.75^3)/32.
How to calculate Section Modulus of Circular Shape?
With Diameter of Circular Shaft (Φ) we can find Section Modulus of Circular Shape using the formula - Section Modulus = (pi*Diameter of Circular Shaft^3)/32. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Section Modulus?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Section Modulus-
  • Section Modulus=(Width of Cross Section*Depth of Cross Section^2)/6OpenImg
  • Section Modulus=((Outer Breadth of Hollow Rectangular Section*Outer Depth of Hollow Rectangular Section^3)-(Inner Breadth of Hollow Rectangular Section*Inner Depth of Hollow Rectangular Section^3))/(6*Outer Depth of Hollow Rectangular Section)OpenImg
  • Section Modulus=(pi*(Outer Diameter of Shaft^4-Inner Diameter of Shaft^4))/(32*Outer Diameter of Shaft)OpenImg
Can the Section Modulus of Circular Shape be negative?
No, the Section Modulus of Circular Shape, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Section Modulus of Circular Shape?
Section Modulus of Circular Shape 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 Section Modulus of Circular Shape can be measured.
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