This drag force reference table shows the drag force for a range of fluid density values, assuming a speed of 10 m/s, a drag coefficient of 0.3 and a frontal area of 2 m². Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Drag Force Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Fluid density | Drag force |
|---|---|
| 0.31 kg/m³ | 9.3000 |
| 0.61 kg/m³ | 18.3000 |
| 0.92 kg/m³ | 27.6000 |
| 1.2 kg/m³ | 36.0000 |
| 1.8 kg/m³ | 54.0000 |
| 2.5 kg/m³ | 75.0000 |
| 3.7 kg/m³ | 111.0000 |
| 6.1 kg/m³ | 183.0000 |
| 8.6 kg/m³ | 258.0000 |
| 12 kg/m³ | 360.0000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your fluid density and read across to the drag force. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Drag Force Calculator for a precise answer.
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