Formulas
- GM = KM − KG
- GM ≈ (f × B / T)² where f ≈ 0.4 for most ships (rolling period method)
Who is this for?
Useful for deck officers and naval architects checking initial stability.
SeaToolbox
Calculate Metacentric Height (GM) from KM & KG or rolling period.
Useful for deck officers and naval architects checking initial stability.