How to Calculate and Solve for Kinematic Viscosity | Transport Phenomena
Last Updated on September 29, 2021
The image above represents kinematic viscosity.
To compute for kinematic viscosity, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Viscosity (η) and Density (ρ).
The formula for calculating kinematic viscosity:
V = η / ρ
Where:
V = Kinematic Viscosity
η = Viscosity
ρ = Density
Let’s solve an example;
Find the kinematic viscosity when the viscosity is 44 and the density is 11.
This implies that;
η = Viscosity = 44
ρ = Density = 11
V = η / ρ
V = 44 / 11
V = 4
Therefore, the kinematic viscosity is 4 m²/s.
Calculating the Viscosity when the Kinematic Viscosity and the Density is Given.
η = V x ρ
Where:
η = Viscosity
V = Kinematic Viscosity
ρ = Density
Let’s solve an example;
Find the viscosity when the kinematic viscosity is 10 and the density is 5.
This implies that;
V = Kinematic Viscosity = 10
ρ = Density = 5
η = V x ρ
η = 10 x 5
η = 50
Therefore, the viscosity is 50.
Calculating the Density when the Kinematic Viscosity and the Viscosity is Given.
ρ = η / V
Where:
ρ = Density
V = Kinematic Viscosity
η = Viscosity
Let’s solve an example;
Given that the kinematic viscosity is 20 and the viscosity is 40. Find the Density?
This implies that;
V = Kinematic Viscosity = 20
η = Viscosity = 40
ρ = η / V
ρ = 40 / 20
ρ = 20
Therefore, the density is 20.
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the kinematic viscosity.
To get the answer and workings of the kinematic viscosity using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Transport Phenomena under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Kinematic Viscosity under Transport Phenomena
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the kinematic viscosity according to the respective parameter which is the Viscosity (η) and Density (ρ).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Viscosity (η) is 44 and Density (ρ) is 11.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the kinematic viscosity and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
