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Lift Coefficient Calculator

Invert lift to find C_L = 2L/(ρv²A).

Input Data

Input Lift L.
N
Input Fluid density ρ.
kg/m³
Input Velocity v.
m/s
Input Reference area A.

Results

0.5
C_L = 2L/(ρv²A) = 0.500000

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Formula

C_L = 2 L / (ρ v² A)

inverts L = ½ ρ v² A C_L

How to Use

  1. Enter lift L, density ρ, velocity v, area A.
  2. Get lift coefficient C_L.

Case Studies

L=15312.5 N at 50 m/s

ρ=1.225, A=20 → C_L=0.5.

FAQ

Typical C_L?

Cruise wing ≈0.3–0.5; takeoff flaps exceed 1.

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References

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