Lift Equation Formula
Calculates aerodynamic lift force.
Formula
L = 0.5 × ρ × V² × S × CL
Discipline: Aerospace Engineering. Result unit: N.
Variables and units
- L — Lift Force (N): Aerodynamic lift force
- ρ — Air Density (kg/m³): Air density
- V — Velocity (m/s): Airspeed
- S — Wing Area (m²): Wing planform area
- CL — Lift Coefficient: Coefficient of lift