Reynolds Number
Dimensionless ratio of inertial to viscous forces; the x-axis of every friction-coefficient correlation.
Reynolds number
1,211,270,770 -
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Typical ship Re sits between 10^8 and 10^9, fully turbulent by a wide margin. ITTC-57 friction line is calibrated to this range.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship speed | m/s | derived from knots | |
| Waterline length | m | hydrostatics | |
| Kinematic viscosity | m²/s | ITTC water table |