Metal Tube Balance Point Calculator
Metal Tube Balance Point Calculator: calculate balance point with consistent units and explicit assumptions.
Inputs
Row 1
Row 2
Results
- Balance point
- 2.333333 m from reference
- Total mass
- 30 kg
Formula
Balance point = Σ(mass × center position) ÷ Σmass
Assumptions & limits
- One-dimensional static center of mass. Enter each tube/component mass and its own center relative to a common datum.
Worked example
For the example inputs: Balance point = 2.333333 m from reference; Total mass = 30 kg.
Balance point = Σ(mass × center position) ÷ Σmass