Stacking Factor of Transformer Formula

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Stacking Factor of Transformer is the ratio of the effective cross-sectional area of the transformer core to the physical cross-sectional area of the transformer core. Check FAQs
Sf=AnetAgross
Sf - Stacking Factor of Transformer?Anet - Net Cross Sectional Area?Agross - Gross Cross Sectional Area?

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Stacking Factor of Transformer Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Sf=AnetAgross
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Sf=1000cm²1200cm²
Next Step Convert Units
Sf=0.10.12
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Sf=0.10.12
Next Step Evaluate
Sf=0.833333333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Sf=0.8333

Stacking Factor of Transformer Formula Elements

Variables
Stacking Factor of Transformer
Stacking Factor of Transformer is the ratio of the effective cross-sectional area of the transformer core to the physical cross-sectional area of the transformer core.
Symbol: Sf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Net Cross Sectional Area
Net Cross Sectional Area is to be determined from the gross cross section area minus all openings and holes for fasteners.
Symbol: Anet
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gross Cross Sectional Area
Gross Cross Sectional area is the area delineated by the out-to-out specified dimensions of masonry in the plane under consideration.
Symbol: Agross
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Transformer Design category

​Go Number of Turns in Primary Winding
N1=E14.44fAcoreBmax
​Go Number of Turns in Secondary Winding
N2=E24.44fAcoreBmax
​Go Area of Core given EMF Induced in Secondary Winding
Acore=E24.44fN2Bmax
​Go Area of Core given EMF Induced in Primary Winding
Acore=E14.44fN1Bmax

How to Evaluate Stacking Factor of Transformer?

Stacking Factor of Transformer evaluator uses Stacking Factor of Transformer = Net Cross Sectional Area/Gross Cross Sectional Area to evaluate the Stacking Factor of Transformer, Stacking factor of Transformer (also lamination factor or space factor) is a measure used in electrical transformer design and some other electrical machines. It is the ratio of the effective cross-sectional area of the transformer core to the physical cross-sectional area of the transformer core. Stacking Factor of Transformer is denoted by Sf symbol.

How to evaluate Stacking Factor of Transformer using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stacking Factor of Transformer, enter Net Cross Sectional Area (Anet) & Gross Cross Sectional Area (Agross) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stacking Factor of Transformer

What is the formula to find Stacking Factor of Transformer?
The formula of Stacking Factor of Transformer is expressed as Stacking Factor of Transformer = Net Cross Sectional Area/Gross Cross Sectional Area. Here is an example- 0.833333 = 0.1/0.12.
How to calculate Stacking Factor of Transformer?
With Net Cross Sectional Area (Anet) & Gross Cross Sectional Area (Agross) we can find Stacking Factor of Transformer using the formula - Stacking Factor of Transformer = Net Cross Sectional Area/Gross Cross Sectional Area.
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