Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel Formula

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Vehicle Weight BFW is the heaviness of the vehicle, generally expressed in Newtons. Check FAQs
W=Rfxcos(θ)b-μh
W - Vehicle Weight BFW?Rf - Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW?x - Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW?θ - Road Inclination Angle BFW?b - Vehicle Wheelbase BFW?μ - Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW?h - Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW?

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14999.9997Edit=7961.88Edit1.3Editcos(12Edit)2.4Edit-0.58Edit0.0075Edit
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Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
W=Rfxcos(θ)b-μh
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
W=7961.88N1.3mcos(12°)2.4m-0.580.0075m
Next Step Convert Units
W=7961.88N1.3mcos(0.2094rad)2.4m-0.580.0075m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
W=7961.881.3cos(0.2094)2.4-0.580.0075
Next Step Evaluate
W=14999.9996914817N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
W=14999.9997N

Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel Formula Elements

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Vehicle Weight BFW
Vehicle Weight BFW is the heaviness of the vehicle, generally expressed in Newtons.
Symbol: W
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW
Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW is the reaction force offered by the ground surface onto the front wheels.
Symbol: Rf
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW
Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW is the distance of vehicle's center of gravity (C.G.) form rear axle measured along wheelbase of vehicle.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Road Inclination Angle BFW
Road Inclination Angle BFW of Road is the angle which the road surface is making with the horizontal.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Vehicle Wheelbase BFW
Vehicle Wheelbase BFW is the center distance between the front and the rear axle of the vehicle.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW
Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW is the friction coefficient which is generated between wheels and ground when the brakes are applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW
Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW is the theoretical point where the sum of all of the masses of each of its individual components effectively act.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other formulas in Effects on Front Wheel category

​Go Height of C.G. at Front Wheel
h=b-Wxcos(θ)Rfμ
​Go Horizontal Distance of C.G. from Rear Axle at Front Wheel
x=(b-μh)RfWcos(θ)

How to Evaluate Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel?

Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel evaluator uses Vehicle Weight BFW = Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW/(Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/(Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW)) to evaluate the Vehicle Weight BFW, Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel formula is used to find the heaviness of the vehicle. Vehicle Weight BFW is denoted by W symbol.

How to evaluate Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel, enter Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW (Rf), Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW (x), Road Inclination Angle BFW (θ), Vehicle Wheelbase BFW (b), Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW (μ) & Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel

What is the formula to find Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel?
The formula of Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel is expressed as Vehicle Weight BFW = Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW/(Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/(Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW)). Here is an example- 15000 = 7961.88/(1.3*cos(0.20943951023928)/(2.4-0.58*0.0075)).
How to calculate Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel?
With Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW (Rf), Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW (x), Road Inclination Angle BFW (θ), Vehicle Wheelbase BFW (b), Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW (μ) & Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW (h) we can find Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel using the formula - Vehicle Weight BFW = Normal Reaction at The Front Wheel BFW/(Horizontal Distance of C.G. From Rear Axle BFW*cos(Road Inclination Angle BFW)/(Vehicle Wheelbase BFW-Friction Coefficient Between Wheels And Ground BFW*Height of C.G of Vehicle BFW)). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
Can the Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel be negative?
No, the Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel?
Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Vehicle Weight at Front Wheel can be measured.
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