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The Thickness of Boundary Layer is the distance normal to the wall to a point where the flow velocity has essentially reached the 'asymptotic' velocity. Check FAQs
𝛿=5.48xRe
𝛿 - Thickness of Boundary Layer?x - Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow?Re - Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow?

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0.0154Edit=5.481.09Edit150000Edit
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Thickness of Boundary Layer Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝛿=5.48xRe
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝛿=5.481.09m150000
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝛿=5.481.09150000
Next Step Evaluate
𝛿=0.0154227360823774m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝛿=0.0154m

Thickness of Boundary Layer Formula Elements

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Thickness of Boundary Layer
The Thickness of Boundary Layer is the distance normal to the wall to a point where the flow velocity has essentially reached the 'asymptotic' velocity.
Symbol: 𝛿
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow
Distance leading edge for boundary layer flow is known as the distance of the leading edge from the plate end.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow
Reynolds Number for boundary layer flow is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.
Symbol: Re
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Thickness of Boundary Layer

​Go Thickness of Boundary Layer for Blasius's Solution
𝛿=4.91xRe

Other formulas in Boundary Layer Flow category

​Go Reynold Number at End of Plate
Re=ρfVLμ
​Go Length of Plate for Reynold Number
L=ReμρfV
​Go Velocity of Fluid for Reynold Number
V=ReμρfL
​Go Distance from Leading Edge
x=𝛿Re5.48

How to Evaluate Thickness of Boundary Layer?

Thickness of Boundary Layer evaluator uses Thickness of Boundary Layer = (5.48*Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow)/(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow)) to evaluate the Thickness of Boundary Layer, The Thickness of boundary layer formula is known while considering the ratio of the distance from the leading edge with a constant value to the Reynolds number at the end of the plate. Thickness of Boundary Layer is denoted by 𝛿 symbol.

How to evaluate Thickness of Boundary Layer using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thickness of Boundary Layer, enter Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow (x) & Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow (Re) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thickness of Boundary Layer

What is the formula to find Thickness of Boundary Layer?
The formula of Thickness of Boundary Layer is expressed as Thickness of Boundary Layer = (5.48*Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow)/(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow)). Here is an example- 0.015423 = (5.48*1.09)/(sqrt(150000)).
How to calculate Thickness of Boundary Layer?
With Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow (x) & Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow (Re) we can find Thickness of Boundary Layer using the formula - Thickness of Boundary Layer = (5.48*Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow)/(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Thickness of Boundary Layer?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Thickness of Boundary Layer-
  • Thickness of Boundary Layer=(4.91*Distance Leading Edge for Boundary Layer Flow)/(sqrt(Reynolds Number for Boundary Layer Flow))OpenImg
Can the Thickness of Boundary Layer be negative?
No, the Thickness of Boundary Layer, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thickness of Boundary Layer?
Thickness of Boundary Layer is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Thickness of Boundary Layer can be measured.
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