Professional Engineering Calculator | Multi-Discipline Tool
Professional Engineering Calculator: Multi-discipline tool for structural, electrical, mechanical, fluid, thermal calculations and unit conversions.
The Professional Engineering Calculator is a comprehensive, web-based tool designed to streamline complex engineering calculations across multiple disciplines. Built for engineers, students, and technical professionals, this calculator eliminates the need for multiple specialized tools by providing a unified platform for accurate, reliable computations.
Note: This tool provides engineering calculations for preliminary design and educational purposes. Always verify results with certified engineers and applicable codes before implementation. Results are accurate to 4 significant figures.
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Professional Engineering Calculator
Advanced Multi-Discipline Calculation Tool for Engineers
Structural Engineering Calculator
Calculate steel beam properties, stress, deflection, and load capacities according to AISC standards.
Calculate steel beam properties, stress, deflection, and load capacities according to AISC standards.
Material & Geometry
Overall depth of section
✅ Calculation Results
Total Weight:
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Weight per Meter:
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Cross-sectional Area:
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Moment of Inertia (Ixx):
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Section Modulus:
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Bending Stress:
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Maximum Deflection:
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📐 Formulas Used
Weight Calculation:
$$W = A \times L \times \rho$$
$$W = A \times L \times \rho$$
Where: W = Weight, A = Cross-sectional area, L = Length, ρ = Density
I-Beam Cross-sectional Area:
$$A = t_w(h - 2t_f) + 2bt_f$$
$$A = t_w(h - 2t_f) + 2bt_f$$
Where: tw = Web thickness, h = Height, tf = Flange thickness, b = Width
Moment of Inertia (I-Beam):
$$I_{xx} = \frac{bh^3}{12} - \frac{(b-t_w)(h-2t_f)^3}{12}$$
$$I_{xx} = \frac{bh^3}{12} - \frac{(b-t_w)(h-2t_f)^3}{12}$$
Second moment of area about x-axis
Section Modulus:
$$Z = \frac{I_{xx}}{y_{max}} = \frac{2I_{xx}}{h}$$
$$Z = \frac{I_{xx}}{y_{max}} = \frac{2I_{xx}}{h}$$
Where: ymax = Distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber
Bending Stress:
$$\sigma = \frac{M}{Z} = \frac{PL}{4Z}$$
$$\sigma = \frac{M}{Z} = \frac{PL}{4Z}$$
For simply supported beam with center point load (M = PL/4)
Maximum Deflection:
$$\delta_{max} = \frac{PL^3}{48EI}$$
$$\delta_{max} = \frac{PL^3}{48EI}$$
For simply supported beam with center point load. E = 200 GPa (steel)
Electrical Engineering Calculator
Calculate circuit parameters using Ohm's Law, power equations, and three-phase systems.
Calculate circuit parameters using Ohm's Law, power equations, and three-phase systems.
Circuit Parameters
Note: Enter at least 2 parameters. The calculator will compute the remaining values.
✅ Electrical Results
Voltage:
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Current:
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Resistance:
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Real Power:
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Apparent Power:
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Reactive Power:
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📐 Formulas Used
Ohm's Law:
$$V = I \times R$$
$$V = I \times R$$
Voltage equals current multiplied by resistance
Power Equations:
$$P = V \times I = I^2 \times R = \frac{V^2}{R}$$
$$P = V \times I = I^2 \times R = \frac{V^2}{R}$$
Multiple forms of power calculation
Three-Phase Power:
$$P_{3\phi} = \sqrt{3} \times V_L \times I_L \times \cos\phi$$
$$P_{3\phi} = \sqrt{3} \times V_L \times I_L \times \cos\phi$$
Where: VL = Line voltage, IL = Line current, cosφ = Power factor
Apparent Power:
$$S = \frac{P}{\cos\phi}$$
$$S = \frac{P}{\cos\phi}$$
Measured in VA (volt-amperes)
Reactive Power:
$$Q = S \times \sin\phi = P \times \tan\phi$$
$$Q = S \times \sin\phi = P \times \tan\phi$$
Measured in VAR (volt-ampere reactive)
Mechanical Engineering Calculator
Calculate stress, strain, torque, and power transmission parameters.
Calculate stress, strain, torque, and power transmission parameters.
Mechanical Analysis
Steel: 200 GPa, Aluminum: 70 GPa
✅ Mechanical Results
Tensile Stress (σ):
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Strain (ε):
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Shear Stress (τ):
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Power Transmitted:
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Angular Velocity:
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Polar Moment of Inertia:
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📐 Formulas Used
Tensile/Compressive Stress:
$$\sigma = \frac{F}{A}$$
$$\sigma = \frac{F}{A}$$
Where: F = Force (N), A = Area (m²)
Strain:
$$\varepsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L_0}$$
$$\varepsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L_0}$$
Where: ΔL = Elongation, L₀ = Original length
Hooke's Law:
$$\sigma = E \times \varepsilon$$
$$\sigma = E \times \varepsilon$$
Where: E = Young's modulus (elastic modulus)
Shear Stress (Torsion):
$$\tau = \frac{T \times r}{J}$$
$$\tau = \frac{T \times r}{J}$$
Where: T = Torque, r = Radius, J = Polar moment of inertia
Polar Moment of Inertia (Solid Shaft):
$$J = \frac{\pi d^4}{32}$$
$$J = \frac{\pi d^4}{32}$$
For circular cross-section
Power Transmission:
$$P = T \times \omega = \frac{2\pi NT}{60}$$
$$P = T \times \omega = \frac{2\pi NT}{60}$$
Where: ω = Angular velocity (rad/s), N = RPM
Fluid Mechanics Calculator
Calculate flow rates, Reynolds number, pressure drop, and hydraulic parameters.
Calculate flow rates, Reynolds number, pressure drop, and hydraulic parameters.
Flow Analysis
Water: 1000, Oil: 850, Air: 1.2
Water: 0.001, Oil: 0.1
Steel: 0.045, PVC: 0.0015
✅ Fluid Flow Results
Reynolds Number:
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Flow Regime:
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Flow Rate (Volume):
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Flow Rate (Mass):
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Friction Factor (f):
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Pressure Drop:
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📐 Formulas Used
Reynolds Number:
$$Re = \frac{\rho v D}{\mu} = \frac{v D}{\nu}$$
$$Re = \frac{\rho v D}{\mu} = \frac{v D}{\nu}$$
Where: ρ = Density, v = Velocity, D = Diameter, μ = Dynamic viscosity, ν = Kinematic viscosity
Flow Regime Classification:
$$\begin{aligned} Re < 2300 &: \text{Laminar} \\ 2300 \leq Re \leq 4000 &: \text{Transitional} \\ Re > 4000 &: \text{Turbulent} \end{aligned}$$
$$\begin{aligned} Re < 2300 &: \text{Laminar} \\ 2300 \leq Re \leq 4000 &: \text{Transitional} \\ Re > 4000 &: \text{Turbulent} \end{aligned}$$
Volumetric Flow Rate:
$$Q = A \times v = \frac{\pi D^2}{4} \times v$$
$$Q = A \times v = \frac{\pi D^2}{4} \times v$$
Where: A = Cross-sectional area
Mass Flow Rate:
$$\dot{m} = \rho \times Q$$
$$\dot{m} = \rho \times Q$$
Darcy-Weisbach Equation (Pressure Drop):
$$\Delta P = f \times \frac{L}{D} \times \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$$
$$\Delta P = f \times \frac{L}{D} \times \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$$
Where: f = Friction factor, L = Pipe length
Friction Factor (Laminar, Re < 2300):
$$f = \frac{64}{Re}$$
$$f = \frac{64}{Re}$$
Friction Factor (Turbulent, Colebrook):
$$\frac{1}{\sqrt{f}} = -2\log_{10}\left(\frac{\varepsilon/D}{3.7} + \frac{2.51}{Re\sqrt{f}}\right)$$
$$\frac{1}{\sqrt{f}} = -2\log_{10}\left(\frac{\varepsilon/D}{3.7} + \frac{2.51}{Re\sqrt{f}}\right)$$
Where: ε = Absolute roughness. Approximated using Swamee-Jain equation
Thermal Engineering Calculator
Calculate heat transfer, thermal resistance, and thermodynamic properties.
Calculate heat transfer, thermal resistance, and thermodynamic properties.
Heat Transfer Analysis
Steel: 50, Aluminum: 205, Concrete: 1.4
Air (free): 5-25, Water: 50-10000
Black body: 1, Polished metal: 0.05
✅ Thermal Results
Heat Transfer Rate:
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Temperature Difference:
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Thermal Resistance:
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Heat Flux:
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📐 Formulas Used
Fourier's Law (Conduction):
$$Q = \frac{k \times A \times \Delta T}{L}$$
$$Q = \frac{k \times A \times \Delta T}{L}$$
Where: k = Thermal conductivity, A = Area, ΔT = Temperature difference, L = Thickness
Newton's Law of Cooling (Convection):
$$Q = h \times A \times \Delta T$$
$$Q = h \times A \times \Delta T$$
Where: h = Convection heat transfer coefficient
Stefan-Boltzmann Law (Radiation):
$$Q = \varepsilon \times \sigma \times A \times (T_1^4 - T_2^4)$$
$$Q = \varepsilon \times \sigma \times A \times (T_1^4 - T_2^4)$$
Where: ε = Emissivity, σ = Stefan-Boltzmann constant (5.67×10⁻⁸ W/m²·K⁴), T in Kelvin
Thermal Resistance:
$$R_{thermal} = \frac{\Delta T}{Q}$$
$$R_{thermal} = \frac{\Delta T}{Q}$$
Measured in K/W or °C/W
Heat Flux:
$$q = \frac{Q}{A}$$
$$q = \frac{Q}{A}$$
Heat transfer per unit area (W/m²)
Unit Converter
Convert between different engineering units across multiple categories.
Convert between different engineering units across multiple categories.
Universal Unit Converter
✅ Conversion Result
Input Value:
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Converted Value:
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📐 Conversion Formula
Conversion information will appear here after calculation.
Common Conversion Factors
| Category | From | To | Multiply By |
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| Length | Meter | Foot | 3.28084 |
| Length | Inch | Millimeter | 25.4 |
| Force | Kilonewton | Pound-force | 224.809 |
| Pressure | MPa | PSI | 145.038 |
| Energy | Joule | BTU | 0.000947817 |
| Power | Kilowatt | Horsepower | 1.34102 |
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Professional Engineering Calculator - Complete User Guide
Master All Formulas, Calculations, and Best Practices
📋 Introduction
Welcome to the Professional Engineering Calculator user guide. This comprehensive tool provides accurate calculations for multiple engineering disciplines using industry-standard formulas.
Accuracy Note: This calculator uses precise engineering formulas and industry standards. However, for critical applications, always verify results with certified software and applicable codes (AISC, ASME, IEEE, etc.). Typical accuracy: ±0.5% for standard calculations.
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🏗️ Structural Engineering
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Select steel grade from dropdown (default: Mild Steel, ρ = 7850 kg/m³)
Step 2: Choose section profile (I-Beam, Channel, Angle, etc.)
Step 3: Enter dimensions in millimeters (height, width, thicknesses)
Step 4: Enter beam length in meters and applied load in kilonewtons (kN)
Step 5: Click "Calculate" to generate results
Formulas Used
1. Cross-sectional Area (I-Beam):
$$A = t_w(h - 2t_f) + 2bt_f$$ Where:
• $t_w$ = Web thickness (mm)
• $h$ = Total height (mm)
• $t_f$ = Flange thickness (mm)
• $b$ = Flange width (mm)
$$A = t_w(h - 2t_f) + 2bt_f$$ Where:
• $t_w$ = Web thickness (mm)
• $h$ = Total height (mm)
• $t_f$ = Flange thickness (mm)
• $b$ = Flange width (mm)
2. Moment of Inertia (I-Beam about x-axis):
$$I_{xx} = \frac{bh^3}{12} - \frac{(b-t_w)(h-2t_f)^3}{12}$$ Units: mm⁴ (displayed as cm⁴)
$$I_{xx} = \frac{bh^3}{12} - \frac{(b-t_w)(h-2t_f)^3}{12}$$ Units: mm⁴ (displayed as cm⁴)
3. Section Modulus:
$$Z = \frac{I_{xx}}{y_{max}} = \frac{2I_{xx}}{h}$$ Where $y_{max}$ = Distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber = $h/2$
$$Z = \frac{I_{xx}}{y_{max}} = \frac{2I_{xx}}{h}$$ Where $y_{max}$ = Distance from neutral axis to extreme fiber = $h/2$
4. Bending Stress (Simply Supported, Center Load):
$$\sigma = \frac{M}{Z} = \frac{PL}{4Z}$$ Where:
• $M$ = Bending moment = $\frac{PL}{4}$ (N·mm)
• $P$ = Applied load (N)
• $L$ = Length (mm)
Units: MPa (N/mm²)
$$\sigma = \frac{M}{Z} = \frac{PL}{4Z}$$ Where:
• $M$ = Bending moment = $\frac{PL}{4}$ (N·mm)
• $P$ = Applied load (N)
• $L$ = Length (mm)
Units: MPa (N/mm²)
5. Maximum Deflection:
$$\delta_{max} = \frac{PL^3}{48EI_{xx}}$$ Where:
• $E$ = Young's modulus = 200,000 MPa (for steel)
• All units in consistent mm-N system
$$\delta_{max} = \frac{PL^3}{48EI_{xx}}$$ Where:
• $E$ = Young's modulus = 200,000 MPa (for steel)
• All units in consistent mm-N system
6. Weight Calculation:
$$W = A \times L \times \rho \times 10^{-9}$$ Where:
• $A$ = Area (mm²)
• $L$ = Length (mm)
• $\rho$ = Density (kg/m³)
• $10^{-9}$ = Conversion factor (mm³ to m³)
$$W = A \times L \times \rho \times 10^{-9}$$ Where:
• $A$ = Area (mm²)
• $L$ = Length (mm)
• $\rho$ = Density (kg/m³)
• $10^{-9}$ = Conversion factor (mm³ to m³)
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
• Mixing units (mm vs meters)
• Forgetting to convert kN to N (multiply by 1000)
• Incorrect web/flange thickness input
• Using the wrong Young's modulus for material
• Mixing units (mm vs meters)
• Forgetting to convert kN to N (multiply by 1000)
• Incorrect web/flange thickness input
• Using the wrong Young's modulus for material
I-Beam Dimension Reference
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│ b (width) │ │ t_f (flange thickness)
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│ │ │ t_f
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Legend:
h = Total height
b = Flange width
t_f = Flange thickness
t_w = Web thickness
⚡ Electrical Engineering
Input Guidelines
| Parameter | Unit | Typical Values | Required |
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| Voltage | Volts (V) | 120V, 230V, 400V | Any 2 of 4 |
| Current | Amperes (A) | 1A - 100A | Any 2 of 4 |
| Resistance | Ohms (Ω) | 1Ω - 1000Ω | Any 2 of 4 |
| Power | Watts (W) | 10W - 10000W | Any 2 of 4 |
| Power Factor | 0 to 1 | 0.8 - 1.0 | Optional |
Formulas Used
1. Ohm's Law (Fundamental):
$$V = I \times R$$ Where:
• $V$ = Voltage (V)
• $I$ = Current (A)
• $R$ = Resistance (Ω)
$$V = I \times R$$ Where:
• $V$ = Voltage (V)
• $I$ = Current (A)
• $R$ = Resistance (Ω)
2. Power Equations:
$$P = V \times I = I^2 \times R = \frac{V^2}{R}$$ Units: Watts (W)
$$P = V \times I = I^2 \times R = \frac{V^2}{R}$$ Units: Watts (W)
3. Three-Phase Power:
$$P_{3\phi} = \sqrt{3} \times V_L \times I_L \times \cos\phi$$ Where:
• $V_L$ = Line-to-line voltage (V)
• $I_L$ = Line current (A)
• $\cos\phi$ = Power factor
$$P_{3\phi} = \sqrt{3} \times V_L \times I_L \times \cos\phi$$ Where:
• $V_L$ = Line-to-line voltage (V)
• $I_L$ = Line current (A)
• $\cos\phi$ = Power factor
4. Apparent Power:
$$S = \frac{P}{\cos\phi} = V \times I$$ Units: Volt-Amperes (VA)
$$S = \frac{P}{\cos\phi} = V \times I$$ Units: Volt-Amperes (VA)
5. Reactive Power:
$$Q = \sqrt{S^2 - P^2} = P \times \tan\phi$$ Where $\phi = \arccos(\text{power factor})$
Units: Volt-Amperes Reactive (VAR)
$$Q = \sqrt{S^2 - P^2} = P \times \tan\phi$$ Where $\phi = \arccos(\text{power factor})$
Units: Volt-Amperes Reactive (VAR)
Important Notes:
• For single-phase systems: Use $P = VI\cos\phi$
• For three-phase systems: Multiply by $\sqrt{3}$
• Power factor affects real power calculation
• Always specify phase configuration
• For single-phase systems: Use $P = VI\cos\phi$
• For three-phase systems: Multiply by $\sqrt{3}$
• Power factor affects real power calculation
• Always specify phase configuration
Power Triangle Visualization
S (Apparent Power, VA)
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P (Real Power, W)
Q (Reactive Power, VAR) = S × sin(ϕ)
P (Real Power, W) = S × cos(ϕ)
S² = P² + Q²
⚙️ Mechanical Engineering
Calculation Matrix
| Input Combination | Calculates | Required Fields |
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| Force + Area | Stress | Force (N), Area (mm²) |
| Force + Area + Length + Elongation | Stress + Strain | All above |
| Torque + Diameter | Shear Stress | Torque (N·m), Diameter (mm) |
| Torque + RPM | Power | Torque (N·m), RPM |
Formulas Used
1. Tensile/Compressive Stress:
$$\sigma = \frac{F}{A}$$ Where:
• $F$ = Applied force (N)
• $A$ = Cross-sectional area (m²)
• Note: Calculator converts mm² to m² automatically
$$\sigma = \frac{F}{A}$$ Where:
• $F$ = Applied force (N)
• $A$ = Cross-sectional area (m²)
• Note: Calculator converts mm² to m² automatically
2. Engineering Strain:
$$\varepsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L_0}$$ Where:
• $\Delta L$ = Elongation (mm)
• $L_0$ = Original length (mm)
• Strain is dimensionless (often expressed as % or mm/mm)
$$\varepsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L_0}$$ Where:
• $\Delta L$ = Elongation (mm)
• $L_0$ = Original length (mm)
• Strain is dimensionless (often expressed as % or mm/mm)
3. Hooke's Law:
$$\sigma = E \times \varepsilon$$ Where:
• $E$ = Young's modulus (GPa)
• Typical values: Steel = 200 GPa, Aluminum = 70 GPa
$$\sigma = E \times \varepsilon$$ Where:
• $E$ = Young's modulus (GPa)
• Typical values: Steel = 200 GPa, Aluminum = 70 GPa
4. Shear Stress in Circular Shafts:
$$\tau = \frac{T \times r}{J}$$ Where:
• $T$ = Torque (N·mm)
• $r$ = Radius = $d/2$ (mm)
• $J$ = Polar moment of inertia (mm⁴)
$$\tau = \frac{T \times r}{J}$$ Where:
• $T$ = Torque (N·mm)
• $r$ = Radius = $d/2$ (mm)
• $J$ = Polar moment of inertia (mm⁴)
5. Polar Moment of Inertia (Solid Circular):
$$J = \frac{\pi d^4}{32}$$ Where $d$ = Diameter (mm)
$$J = \frac{\pi d^4}{32}$$ Where $d$ = Diameter (mm)
6. Power Transmission:
$$P = T \times \omega = \frac{2\pi NT}{60}$$ Where:
• $T$ = Torque (N·m)
• $\omega$ = Angular velocity (rad/s)
• $N$ = Rotational speed (RPM)
• $P$ = Power (W)
$$P = T \times \omega = \frac{2\pi NT}{60}$$ Where:
• $T$ = Torque (N·m)
• $\omega$ = Angular velocity (rad/s)
• $N$ = Rotational speed (RPM)
• $P$ = Power (W)
Unit Conversion Alert:
• 1 N·m = 1000 N·mm
• Area: 1 mm² = 10⁻⁶ m²
• Stress: 1 MPa = 1 N/mm² = 10⁶ Pa
• Always check units before calculation
• 1 N·m = 1000 N·mm
• Area: 1 mm² = 10⁻⁶ m²
• Stress: 1 MPa = 1 N/mm² = 10⁶ Pa
• Always check units before calculation
💧 Fluid Mechanics
Fluid Properties Reference
| Fluid | Density (kg/m³) | Dynamic Viscosity (Pa·s) | Kinematic Viscosity (m²/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water (20°C) | 998 | 0.001002 | 1.004 × 10⁻⁶ |
| Air (20°C) | 1.204 | 1.825 × 10⁻⁵ | 1.516 × 10⁻⁵ |
| Engine Oil (SAE 30) | 876 | 0.290 | 3.31 × 10⁻⁴ |
| Mercury | 13546 | 0.001526 | 1.126 × 10⁻⁷ |
Formulas Used
1. Reynolds Number:
$$Re = \frac{\rho v D}{\mu} = \frac{v D}{\nu}$$ Where:
• $\rho$ = Density (kg/m³)
• $v$ = Velocity (m/s)
• $D$ = Diameter (m)
• $\mu$ = Dynamic viscosity (Pa·s)
• $\nu$ = Kinematic viscosity (m²/s)
$$Re = \frac{\rho v D}{\mu} = \frac{v D}{\nu}$$ Where:
• $\rho$ = Density (kg/m³)
• $v$ = Velocity (m/s)
• $D$ = Diameter (m)
• $\mu$ = Dynamic viscosity (Pa·s)
• $\nu$ = Kinematic viscosity (m²/s)
2. Flow Regime Classification:
$$\begin{cases} Re < 2300 & \text{Laminar flow} \\ 2300 \leq Re \leq 4000 & \text{Transitional flow} \\ Re > 4000 & \text{Turbulent flow} \end{cases}$$
$$\begin{cases} Re < 2300 & \text{Laminar flow} \\ 2300 \leq Re \leq 4000 & \text{Transitional flow} \\ Re > 4000 & \text{Turbulent flow} \end{cases}$$
3. Volumetric Flow Rate:
$$Q = A \times v = \frac{\pi D^2}{4} \times v$$ Units: m³/s (converted to m³/h for display)
$$Q = A \times v = \frac{\pi D^2}{4} \times v$$ Units: m³/s (converted to m³/h for display)
4. Mass Flow Rate:
$$\dot{m} = \rho \times Q$$ Units: kg/s
$$\dot{m} = \rho \times Q$$ Units: kg/s
5. Darcy-Weisbach Equation:
$$\Delta P = f \frac{L}{D} \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$$ Where:
• $f$ = Darcy friction factor
• $L$ = Pipe length (m)
• $\Delta P$ = Pressure drop (Pa)
$$\Delta P = f \frac{L}{D} \frac{\rho v^2}{2}$$ Where:
• $f$ = Darcy friction factor
• $L$ = Pipe length (m)
• $\Delta P$ = Pressure drop (Pa)
6. Friction Factor (Laminar Flow):
$$f = \frac{64}{Re} \quad (\text{for } Re < 2300)$$
$$f = \frac{64}{Re} \quad (\text{for } Re < 2300)$$
7. Friction Factor (Turbulent, Colebrook-White):
$$\frac{1}{\sqrt{f}} = -2\log_{10}\left(\frac{\varepsilon/D}{3.7} + \frac{2.51}{Re\sqrt{f}}\right)$$ Where $\varepsilon$ = Absolute roughness (m)
Note: Calculator uses Swamee-Jain approximation
$$\frac{1}{\sqrt{f}} = -2\log_{10}\left(\frac{\varepsilon/D}{3.7} + \frac{2.51}{Re\sqrt{f}}\right)$$ Where $\varepsilon$ = Absolute roughness (m)
Note: Calculator uses Swamee-Jain approximation
Pipe Roughness Values:
• Drawn tubing: 0.0015 mm
• Commercial steel: 0.045 mm
• Galvanized iron: 0.15 mm
• Concrete: 0.3-3.0 mm
• Default: 0.045 mm (commercial steel)
• Drawn tubing: 0.0015 mm
• Commercial steel: 0.045 mm
• Galvanized iron: 0.15 mm
• Concrete: 0.3-3.0 mm
• Default: 0.045 mm (commercial steel)
🔥 Thermal Engineering
Material Properties
| Material | Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) | Specific Heat (J/kg·K) | Density (kg/m³) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 385 | 385 | 8960 |
| Aluminum | 205 | 897 | 2700 |
| Steel (Mild) | 50 | 420 | 7850 |
| Concrete | 1.4 | 880 | 2400 |
| Glass | 0.96 | 840 | 2500 |
| Water | 0.6 | 4182 | 1000 |
Formulas Used
1. Fourier's Law (Conduction):
$$Q = \frac{k A \Delta T}{L}$$ Where:
• $k$ = Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)
• $A$ = Cross-sectional area (m²)
• $\Delta T$ = Temperature difference (K or °C)
• $L$ = Thickness (m)
• $Q$ = Heat transfer rate (W)
$$Q = \frac{k A \Delta T}{L}$$ Where:
• $k$ = Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)
• $A$ = Cross-sectional area (m²)
• $\Delta T$ = Temperature difference (K or °C)
• $L$ = Thickness (m)
• $Q$ = Heat transfer rate (W)
2. Newton's Law of Cooling (Convection):
$$Q = h A \Delta T$$ Where:
• $h$ = Convective heat transfer coefficient (W/m²·K)
• Typical values: Natural air = 5-25, Forced air = 10-200, Water = 50-10000
$$Q = h A \Delta T$$ Where:
• $h$ = Convective heat transfer coefficient (W/m²·K)
• Typical values: Natural air = 5-25, Forced air = 10-200, Water = 50-10000
3. Stefan-Boltzmann Law (Radiation):
$$Q = \varepsilon \sigma A (T_1^4 - T_2^4)$$ Where:
• $\varepsilon$ = Emissivity (0 to 1)
• $\sigma$ = Stefan-Boltzmann constant = $5.67 \times 10^{-8}$ W/m²·K⁴
• $T$ = Absolute temperature (K)
• Note: $T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15$
$$Q = \varepsilon \sigma A (T_1^4 - T_2^4)$$ Where:
• $\varepsilon$ = Emissivity (0 to 1)
• $\sigma$ = Stefan-Boltzmann constant = $5.67 \times 10^{-8}$ W/m²·K⁴
• $T$ = Absolute temperature (K)
• Note: $T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15$
4. Thermal Resistance:
$$R_{th} = \frac{\Delta T}{Q}$$ Units: K/W or °C/W
$$R_{th} = \frac{\Delta T}{Q}$$ Units: K/W or °C/W
5. Heat Flux:
$$q = \frac{Q}{A}$$ Units: W/m²
$$q = \frac{Q}{A}$$ Units: W/m²
Temperature Conversion:
• All radiation calculations use absolute temperature (Kelvin)
• $T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15$
• $T(K) = (T(°F) + 459.67) \times \frac{5}{9}$
• Calculator handles conversions automatically
• All radiation calculations use absolute temperature (Kelvin)
• $T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15$
• $T(K) = (T(°F) + 459.67) \times \frac{5}{9}$
• Calculator handles conversions automatically
Heat Transfer Modes Comparison
CONDUCTION CONVECTION RADIATION
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ Hot │ │ Hot │ │ Hot │
│ Wall │━━━━━━━▶│ Surface │━━━━━━━▶│ Surface │━━━━━━━▶
│ │ │ │ │ │
├─────────┤ │ Fluid │ │ │
│ Cold │ │ Flow │ │ │
│ Wall │ │ │ │ │
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
Key:
Conduction: Through solids
Convection: Between solid and fluid
Radiation: Through electromagnetic waves
🔄 Unit Converter
Conversion Categories
| Category | Base Unit | Common Conversions | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Meter (m) | mm, cm, inch, foot, mile | ±0.001% |
| Area | Square meter (m²) | mm², cm², in², ft², acre | ±0.001% |
| Volume | Cubic meter (m³) | L, mL, in³, ft³, gallon | ±0.001% |
| Force | Newton (N) | kN, lbf, kgf | ±0.01% |
| Pressure | Pascal (Pa) | kPa, MPa, bar, psi, atm | ±0.01% |
| Temperature | Kelvin (K) | °C, °F, °R | Exact |
Temperature Conversion Formulas
Celsius to Fahrenheit:
$$T(°F) = T(°C) \times \frac{9}{5} + 32$$
$$T(°F) = T(°C) \times \frac{9}{5} + 32$$
Fahrenheit to Celsius:
$$T(°C) = [T(°F) - 32] \times \frac{5}{9}$$
$$T(°C) = [T(°F) - 32] \times \frac{5}{9}$$
Celsius to Kelvin:
$$T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15$$
$$T(K) = T(°C) + 273.15$$
Kelvin to Celsius:
$$T(°C) = T(K) - 273.15$$
$$T(°C) = T(K) - 273.15$$
Fahrenheit to Kelvin:
$$T(K) = [T(°F) + 459.67] \times \frac{5}{9}$$
$$T(K) = [T(°F) + 459.67] \times \frac{5}{9}$$
Quick Reference:
• 1 inch = 25.4 mm (exact)
• 1 foot = 0.3048 m (exact)
• 1 pound-force = 4.44822 N
• 1 psi = 6894.76 Pa
• 1 bar = 100,000 Pa
• 1 atmosphere = 101,325 Pa
• 1 horsepower = 745.7 W
• 1 inch = 25.4 mm (exact)
• 1 foot = 0.3048 m (exact)
• 1 pound-force = 4.44822 N
• 1 psi = 6894.76 Pa
• 1 bar = 100,000 Pa
• 1 atmosphere = 101,325 Pa
• 1 horsepower = 745.7 W
✅ Input Validation & Accuracy
Input Validation Rules
1. Numeric Validation: All inputs must be valid numbers. Non-numeric values are rejected.
2. Range Checking: Negative values are prevented where physically impossible (dimensions, etc.).
3. Unit Consistency: Calculator maintains consistent units internally (SI units).
4. Minimum Requirements: Each calculation mode requires specific minimum inputs.
Accuracy Statement
Calculation Accuracy:
• Formula-based calculations: ±0.01% (theoretical precision)
• Numerical approximations: ±0.1% (for iterative solutions)
• Unit conversions: Exact (based on defined conversion factors)
• Temperature conversions: Exact formulas
Limitations:
1. Material properties are typical values - actual values may vary
2. Simplified models may not capture all real-world effects
3. Always verify critical calculations with certified software
4. Consider safety factors for structural applications
• Formula-based calculations: ±0.01% (theoretical precision)
• Numerical approximations: ±0.1% (for iterative solutions)
• Unit conversions: Exact (based on defined conversion factors)
• Temperature conversions: Exact formulas
Limitations:
1. Material properties are typical values - actual values may vary
2. Simplified models may not capture all real-world effects
3. Always verify critical calculations with certified software
4. Consider safety factors for structural applications
Error Prevention Tips
Before Calculating:
✓ Check all units are consistent
✓ Verify material properties match your application
✓ Ensure boundary conditions match the formula assumptions
✓ Double-check decimal points and significant figures
✓ Save/print results for documentation
✓ Check all units are consistent
✓ Verify material properties match your application
✓ Ensure boundary conditions match the formula assumptions
✓ Double-check decimal points and significant figures
✓ Save/print results for documentation
Best Practices:
1. Start with known values from reliable sources
2. Perform calculations in both directions to verify
3. Compare results with hand calculations for critical values
4. Document all assumptions and input values
5. Use appropriate safety factors for design applications
1. Start with known values from reliable sources
2. Perform calculations in both directions to verify
3. Compare results with hand calculations for critical values
4. Document all assumptions and input values
5. Use appropriate safety factors for design applications
📚 Additional Resources
For further study and verification:
- • AISC Steel Construction Manual
- • ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
- • IEEE Standard 141 (Electrical Power Systems)
- • ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals
- • Crane Technical Paper 410 (Flow of Fluids)
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This guide is for educational and reference purposes. Always consult appropriate codes and standards for engineering design.
