Calculating the D/L Ratio of the E32


Date: July 28, 2000
From: Paul Uhl
endvr32@endeavourowners.com

Here's the formula for calculating the displacement/length ratio on the E32:

displacement in long tons
D/L = -------------------------------------
(.01 x L.W.L) cubed


Long tons is figured as 2,240lbs per ton. LWL is about 25'6":

11,700 / 2240
D/L = ---------------------------

(.01 x 25.5) cubed

5.22
D/L = -------------------

(.255) cubed


Since displacment is represented in volume, you now need to convert the LWL to volume:

5.223
D/L = --------------- = 314.6 or 315

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