Trim - From Loading Centroid

Total trim given LCB vs LCG separation and MCT1cm - the daily loading-computer readout.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

\text{Trim} = \frac{(LCG - LCB) \cdot \Delta}{\text{MCT1cm}}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$LCG$	Longitudinal centre of gravity	m
$LCB$	Longitudinal centre of buoyancy	m
$MCT1cm$	Moment to change trim 1 cm	t·m/cm

Source: Kemp & Young - Ship Stability

Total trim given LCB vs LCG separation and MCT1cm - the daily loading-computer readout.