EngiRef / Mechanical Engineering Formula
Angular Momentum
Angular Momentum: Rotational momentum of a body. A Dynamics formula in mechanical engineering. Variables L, I and ω, each with SI and imperial units.
Dynamics
Specification
- Name
- Angular Momentum
- Discipline
- mechanical
- Category
- Dynamics
- LaTeX
- L = I\omega
- Description
- Rotational momentum of a body
- Can solve for
- L, I, ω
- Tags
- angular, momentum, rotation, inertia
Variables
| Symbol | Name | Unit | Si Unit | Imperial Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Angular Momentum | kg·m²/s | kg·m²/s | - |
| I | Moment of Inertia | kg·m² | kg·m² | slug·ft² |
| ω | Angular Velocity | rad/s | rad/s | - |
Common questions
- What is the Angular Momentum formula?
- Rotational momentum of a body. It sits under Dynamics, Mechanical engineering in the EngiRef reference.
- What do the symbols in the Angular Momentum formula mean?
- In Angular Momentum, L is angular momentum in kg·m²/s; I is moment of inertia in kg·m²; ω is angular velocity in rad/s.