Swept Volume Formula

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Swept Volume is the volume between the top dead center (TDC) and bottom dead center (BDC). Check FAQs
Vs=(((π4)Dic2)L)
Vs - Swept Volume?Dic - Inner Diameter of Cylinder?L - Stroke Length?π - Archimedes' constant?

Swept Volume Example

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Here is how the Swept Volume equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Swept Volume equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Swept Volume equation looks like.

442.3362Edit=(((3.14164)8Edit2)8.8Edit)
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Swept Volume Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Swept Volume?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vs=(((π4)Dic2)L)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vs=(((π4)8cm2)8.8cm)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Vs=(((3.14164)8cm2)8.8cm)
Next Step Convert Units
Vs=(((3.14164)0.08m2)0.088m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vs=(((3.14164)0.082)0.088)
Next Step Evaluate
Vs=0.000442336245625443
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Vs=442.336245625443cm³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vs=442.3362cm³

Swept Volume Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Swept Volume
Swept Volume is the volume between the top dead center (TDC) and bottom dead center (BDC).
Symbol: Vs
Measurement: VolumeUnit: cm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inner Diameter of Cylinder
Inner Diameter of Cylinder is the internal or bore diameter of a cylinder.
Symbol: Dic
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stroke Length
Stroke Length is the distance travelled by the piston during each cycle.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
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

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How to Evaluate Swept Volume?

Swept Volume evaluator uses Swept Volume = (((pi/4)*Inner Diameter of Cylinder^2)*Stroke Length) to evaluate the Swept Volume, Swept Volume is defined as the volume swept by piston while moving from Top Dead Centre (T.D.C) to Bottom Dead Centre (B.D.C.). Swept Volume is denoted by Vs symbol.

How to evaluate Swept Volume using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Swept Volume, enter Inner Diameter of Cylinder (Dic) & Stroke Length (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Swept Volume

What is the formula to find Swept Volume?
The formula of Swept Volume is expressed as Swept Volume = (((pi/4)*Inner Diameter of Cylinder^2)*Stroke Length). Here is an example- 4.4E+8 = (((pi/4)*0.08^2)*0.088).
How to calculate Swept Volume?
With Inner Diameter of Cylinder (Dic) & Stroke Length (L) we can find Swept Volume using the formula - Swept Volume = (((pi/4)*Inner Diameter of Cylinder^2)*Stroke Length). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Swept Volume be negative?
No, the Swept Volume, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Swept Volume?
Swept Volume is usually measured using the Cubic Centimeter[cm³] for Volume. Cubic Meter[cm³], Cubic Millimeter[cm³], Liter[cm³] are the few other units in which Swept Volume can be measured.
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