Enter the spring constant (N-m) and the mass (kg) into the Damping Ratio Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Damping Ratio.
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Damping Ratio Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Damping Ratio.
DMP = 2* SQRT(k*m)
- Where DMP is the Damping Ratio ( )
- k is the spring constant (N-m)
- m is the mass (kg)
How to Calculate Damping Ratio?
The following example problems outline how to calculate Damping Ratio.
Example Problem #1:
- First, determine the spring constant (N-m).
- The spring constant (N-m) is given as: 3.
- Next, determine the mass (kg).
- The mass (kg) is provided as: 5.
- Finally, calculate the Damping Ratio using the equation above:
DMP = 2* SQRT(k*m)
The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:
DMP = 2* sqrt(3*5) = 7.749
Example Problem #2:
For this problem, the variables required are provided below:
spring constant (N-m) = 6
mass (kg) = 7
Test your knowledge using the equation and check your answer with the calculator above.
DMP = 2* SQRT(k*m) = ?
