EngiRef / Formulas
Parallel Axis Theorem
Moment of inertia about parallel axis
Statics
Source Details
Id
mech-parallel-axis
Name
Parallel Axis Theorem
Discipline
mechanical
Category
Statics
Latex
I = I_c + Ad^2
Description
Moment of inertia about parallel axis
Variables
[
{
"symbol": "I",
"name": "Moment of Inertia",
"unit": "m⁴",
"siUnit": "m⁴",
"imperialUnit": "in⁴"
},
{
"symbol": "Ic",
"name": "Centroidal Moment of Inertia",
"unit": "m⁴",
"siUnit": "m⁴",
"imperialUnit": "in⁴"
},
{
"symbol": "A",
"name": "Area",
"unit": "m²",
"siUnit": "m²",
"imperialUnit": "in²"
},
{
"symbol": "d",
"name": "Distance from Centroid",
"unit": "m",
"siUnit": "m",
"imperialUnit": "in"
}
]Solve For
I, Ic, A, d
Tags
parallel, axis, theorem, inertia, transfer
Is Custom
false