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Propeller Torque Coefficient KQ

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Non-dimensional torque KQ = Q / (ρ·n²·D⁵). Open-water charts typically tabulate 10·KQ to keep KQ and KT on the same chart scale.

Formula

$$ K_Q = \frac{Q}{\rho \cdot n^2 \cdot D^5} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$Q$Shaft torqueN·m (input as kN·m)torsionmeter
$ρ$Sea-water densitykg/m³1025
$n$Shaft rev/srev/srpm/60
$D$Propeller diametermdrawing
$KQ$Torque coefficient-result

Sources

  • Carlton - Marine Propellers and Propulsion.