💧 Manning's Equation Calculator
Calculate flow rate, velocity, and hydraulic parameters for open channel flow.
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Inputs
Q = (1/n) × A × R
2/3
× S
1/2
where: Q = flow rate, n = Manning's roughness, A = cross-sectional area, R = hydraulic radius, S = slope
Channel Type
Select channel type
Rectangular
Circular (pipe)
Trapezoidal
Channel Slope (m/m or ft/ft)
Example: 0.001 for 0.1% slope
Manning's Roughness Coefficient (n)
Typical values: concrete (0.012), PVC (0.009), earth (0.025)
Unit System
Metric (m, m³/s)
Imperial (ft, ft³/s)
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Results
Enter channel parameters to calculate flow characteristics.
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