Linear and Volumetric Thermal Expansion Coefficient Relationship
Linear and Volumetric Thermal Expansion Coefficient Relationship Formula |
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\( \overrightarrow{\alpha_l} \;=\; \dfrac{ \alpha_v }{ 3 }\) (Linear and Volumetric Thermal Expansion Coefficient Relationship) \( \alpha_v \;=\; \overrightarrow{\alpha_l} \cdot 3 \) |
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Symbol | English | Metric |
\( \overrightarrow{\alpha_l} \) (Greek symbol alpha) = linear thermal expansion coefficient | \(in \;/\; in\;F\) | \(mm \;/\; mm\;C\) |
\( \alpha_v \) (Greek symbol alpha) = volumetric thermal expansion coefficient | \(in^3 \;/\; in^3\;F\) | \(mm^3 \;/\; mm^3\;C\) |