Y-Plus Calculator

Free calculate y+ (y-plus), the dimensionless wall distance in fluid dynamics. essential for boundary layer analysis and cfd mesh sizing.

Input Parameters

Water (20°C): ~1×10⁻⁶ m²/s, Air (20°C): ~1.5×10⁻⁵ m²/s

Results

Enter parameters to calculate y+

Y-Plus Formula

Y-Plus Equation

y+ = (y × u*) / ν

Where y = wall distance, u* = friction velocity, ν = kinematic viscosity

Y-Plus Guidelines

  • • y+ < 1: Viscous sublayer
  • • y+ = 1-5: Buffer layer
  • • y+ = 5-30: Log-law region
  • • y+ > 30: Outer layer

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