English: Drag coefficient for a smooth sphere as a function of Reynolds number, as obtained from laboratory experiments. The blue line is the parameterization of Clift, Grace & Weber (1978). The green line is the drag coefficient according to Stokes' law, valid for very low Reynolds numbers.
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Based on Figure 5.12 and the equations in Table 5.2 of: R. Clift, J. R. Grace, and M. E. Weber (1978) Bubbles, drops, and particles, Academic Press, ISBN0-12-176950-X.
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