Hydrofoil Lift Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Hydrofoil Lift is:

\[ \text{HL} = \text{CL} \times \left(\frac{997 \times V^2}{2}\right) \times \text{A} \]

Where:

\(\text{HL}\) is the Hydrofoil Lift (N)
\(\text{CL}\) is the coefficient of lift
\(\text{V}\) is the hydrofoil velocity (m/s)
\(\text{A}\) is the hydrofoil wing area (m²)

What is Hydrofoil Lift?

Hydrofoil Lift is the total lift force generated by a hydrofoil, calculated using the coefficient of lift, velocity, and wing area. This lift force allows the hydrofoil to rise above the water, reducing drag and increasing speed.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Coefficient of Lift (CL) = 1.2
Velocity (V) = 10 m/s
Wing Area (A) = 0.5 m²

Using the formula:

\[ \text{HL} = 1.2 \times \left(\frac{997 \times 10^2}{2}\right) \times 0.5 \approx 29910 \, \text{N} \]

The Hydrofoil Lift is approximately 29910 N.