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Reynolds number calculator

m/s11.185 mph18 kph
m0.49213 ft5.9055 in
m2/s1.529e-4 ft2/s
52,791

Reynolds number calculation

The Reynolds number is a dimensionless value that measures the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces and descibes the degree of laminar or turbulent flow. Systems that operate at the same Reynolds number will have the same flow characteristics even if the fluid, speed and characteristic lengths vary.

The Reynolds number is calculated from:

Reynolds number calculation

Kinematic Viscosity

Example kinematic viscosity values for air and water at 1 atm and various temperatures.

Air

Kinematic
Viscosity m2/s
°C°F
1.2462E-5-1014
1.3324E-5032
1.4207E-51050
1.5111E-52068

Water

Kinematic
Viscosity m2/s
°C°F
1.6438E-6133.8
1.267E-61050
9.7937E-72068