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Ship Squat Depth in Shallow Water & Confined Channels (Barrass) Calculator

Easily calculate and compute ship squat depth in shallow water & confined channels (barrass) calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Transit speed through shallow water or canal.

Fineness ratio (Cb > 0.7 = squat at bow, Cb < 0.7 = squat at stern).

1 for open shallow water, 2 for restricted canal/dredged trench.

Measured stationary distance from keel to seabed.

Calculated Result
1.26 m

Max Squat Depth

Max Squat Depth

1.26 m

Maximum Squat Depth Meters

1.26

Remaining Under Keel Clearance M

0.84

Vessel Trim Tendency

Bow Trims Down (Cb >= 0.70 - Typical Tanker / Bulker)

Channel Clearance Status

Safe Passage (Adequate Dynamic UKC)

1.26 — m

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates the hydrodynamic squat sinkage depth and remaining dynamic Under-Keel Clearance (UKC) for ships navigating shallow or confined canals using the Barrass formula.S_{max} = \frac{C_b V_k^2}{C_K}, \quad UKC_{dynamic} = UKC_{static} - S_{max}

Ship Squat in Shallow Water Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.30.60.91.3Max Squat Depth

What Is the Ship Squat Depth in Shallow Water & Confined Channels (Barrass) Calculator?

This tool computes ship squat depth in shallow water & confined channels (barrass) calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Ship Squat Depth in Shallow Water & Confined Channels (Barrass) Calculator Work?

Calculates the hydrodynamic squat sinkage depth and remaining dynamic Under-Keel Clearance (UKC) for ships navigating shallow or confined canals using the Barrass formula.

Ship Squat Depth in Shallow Water & Confined Channels (Barrass) Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

Smax=CbVk2CK,UKCdynamic=UKCstatic−SmaxS_{max} = \frac{C_b V_k^2}{C_K}, \quad UKC_{dynamic} = UKC_{static} - S_{max}

Calculates the hydrodynamic squat sinkage depth and remaining dynamic Under-Keel Clearance (UKC) for ships navigating shallow or confined canals using the Barrass formula.

How to Use the Ship Squat Depth in Shallow Water & Confined Channels (Barrass) Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Ship Squat Depth in Shallow Water & Confined Channels (Barrass) Calculator Example

Input Values:

shipSpeedKnots:9
blockCoefficientCb:0.78
channelType:2
initialUnderKeelClearanceMeters:2.1
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required m.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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