BM L = height of the longitudinal metacentre, ML
above centre of buoyancy, B
GML = KB + BML - KG [metre]
where BML = long. 2nd mmt of waterplane about centre of flotation, F
volume of displacement
= I L [metre]
V
Change of draught aft, ta = l a x change of trim [metre]
L
Change of draught forward, tf = l f x change of trim [metre]
L
Change in mean draught = Weight loaded or discharged [metre]
TPC
TPC = Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion
= Aw x ρ
100
where Aw = area of waterplane [metre2]
= L x B x Cw (waterplane area coefficient)
ρ = density of sea water [tonnes per metre3]