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Fluid Mechanics

Capillary Rise Simulator

Examine capillary action of liquids in narrow tubes. Control diameter, density, surface tension, and contact angle to see changes in fluid height, meniscus curvature, and pressure.

Governing Law
Jurin's Law
Capillary equilibrium
Grid Density
51 points
Live sweeps
Output
CSV
Export ready

Parameters

Fluid preset
Animated contact angle sweep

Fluid Physics Model

Jurin's Law
h = 2 * γ * cos(θ) / (ρ * g * r)
Capillary Pressure
Pc = 2 * γ * cos(θ) / r

Liquid height is inversely proportional to tube radius r.

The positive height indicates capillary rise (adhesion dominates, θ < 90°).

Interactive Meniscus Diagram

h = 14.87 mmθ = 0°ReservoirRadius = 1.00 mm
Capillary Rise
14.87mm
Height in Meters
0.01487m
Capillary Pressure
146Pa
Phenomenon Type
Capillary Rise

Height vs. Tube Radius

Radius Sweep Data

Radius r (mm)Height h (mm)Capillary Pressure (Pa)
0.2074.36728
0.6821.87214
1.1612.82126
1.649.0789
2.127.0169
2.605.7256
3.084.8347
3.564.1841
4.043.6836
4.523.2932
5.002.9729