Metacentric Height Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-TWL-11777
Quick Answer: The Metacentric Height Apparatus finds the metacentric height of a flat-bottomed ship model, 380 x 250 x 170 mm, floating in a 60 x 60 x 30 cm tank under loaded and unloaded conditions. A pointer reads the angle of heel up to 15 degrees either side.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Flat-bottomed semi-circular ship model, 380 x 250 x 170 mm, loadable on the deck or at the base.
Tank, 60 x 60 x 30 cm, with piezometer tube for water level and a transparent front sheet.
Pointer reading the angle of heel up to plus or minus 15 degrees.
Crossbar with movable weights at known distances from the vertical axis through the centre of gravity.
Five extra hanging weights of 50 g each.
Tank epoxy painted inside to resist rust.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Ship model
Flat-bottomed, semi-circular, 380 x 250 x 170 mm
Tank
60 x 60 x 30 cm, with piezometer tube
Tank front
Transparent sheet
Heel angle scale
Up to +/-15 degrees
Hanging weights
5 x 50 g
Tank finish
Epoxy painted inside
About This Product
Students load the model either on the deck or at the base, then move weights along the crossbar and read the resulting heel on the pointer. From the known weight, its distance from the vertical axis and the measured angle, the metacentric height of the vessel is worked out for both the loaded and the unloaded state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the ship model?
It is a flat-bottomed, semi-circular model measuring 380 x 250 x 170 mm, floated in a 60 x 60 x 30 cm tank.
What weights are supplied?
Movable weights on a crossbar, set at known distances from the vertical axis through the centre of gravity, plus five additional hanging weights of 50 g each.
