Coefficient of Friction using Forces Calculator

Calculate Coefficient of Friction







Formula

The formula to calculate the Coefficient of Friction is:

\[ \mu = \frac{Fc \cdot \tan(\theta_f) + Pt}{Fc - Pt \cdot \tan(\theta_f)} \]

Definition

The Coefficient of Friction (μ) is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of one body in relation to another body in contact with it.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ \mu = \frac{1200 \cdot \tan(0.52) + 25}{1200 - 25 \cdot \tan(0.52)} = 0.600558852669883 \]

Conversion Chart

Centripetal Force (Fc) Angle of Friction (θf) Tangential Force (Pt) Coefficient of Friction (μ)
1150 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.601791456728
1160 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.601536328991
1170 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.601285616428
1180 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.601039205411
1190 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.600796986176
1200 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.600558852665
1210 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.600324702366
1220 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.600094436168
1230 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.599867958221
1240 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.599645175803
1250 N 0.52 rad 25 N 0.599425999196