Enter the tip speed (mph/knots) and the wind speed (mph/knots) into the Tip Speed Ratio Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Tip Speed Ratio.
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Tip Speed Ratio Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Tip Speed Ratio.
TSR = TS / WS
- Where TSR is the Tip Speed Ratio ( )
- TS is the tip speed (mph/knots)
- WS is the wind speed (mph/knots)
How to Calculate Tip Speed Ratio?
The following example problems outline how to calculate Tip Speed Ratio.
Example Problem #1:
- First, determine the tip speed (mph/knots).
- The tip speed (mph/knots) is given as: 15.
- Next, determine the wind speed (mph/knots).
- The wind speed (mph/knots) is provided as: 30.
- Finally, calculate the Tip Speed Ratio using the equation above:
TSR = TS / WS
The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:
TSR = 15 / 30 = .500
Example Problem #2:
For this problem, the variables required are provided below:
tip speed (mph/knots) = 16
wind speed (mph/knots) = 40
Test your knowledge using the equation and check your answer with the calculator above.
TSR = TS / WS = ?
