Hull Wetted Surface - Taylor Estimate
Estimated wetted surface area of a merchant ship hull using Taylor's empirical formula - the input for ITTC C_F × ½ρV²S calculation.
Wetted surface
7,800m²
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Taylor's empirical coefficient 2.58–2.67 for merchant ships. Mumford formula: S = 1.7·L·T + ∇/T. Full Holtrop gives more precision with C_B, C_M, B/T.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBP | m | ship particulars | |
| Displaced volume | m³ | hydrostatics |