Water Flow Rate Calculator
Calculate flow rates in pipes, open channels, and pressure flow systems.
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Flow Rate Formulas:
Pipe Flow: Q = A × V = πD²/4 × √(2gΔh/L)
Open Channel: Q = (1/n) × A × R
(2/3)
× S
(1/2)
Manning's Equation: V = (1/n) × R
(2/3)
× S
(1/2)
Continuity: Q = A × V
Flow Type
Pipe Flow (Pressure)
Pipe Flow (Gravity)
Open Channel
Orifice Flow
Pipe Diameter (mm)
Pipe Length (m)
Pressure Drop (m of water)
Friction Factor
Typical: 0.01-0.05 (smooth to rough pipes)
Pressure Drop (m of water)
Friction Factor
Typical: 0.01-0.05 (smooth to rough pipes)
Channel Width (m)
Flow Depth (m)
Channel Slope (m/m)
Typical: 0.001-0.01
Manning's n
Concrete: 0.013, Earth: 0.025, Steel: 0.012
Orifice Diameter (mm)
Head Pressure (m of water)
Discharge Coefficient
Sharp-edged: 0.61-0.64, Rounded: 0.95-0.99
Water Temperature (°C)
Affects viscosity and density
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Results
Enter flow system parameters to calculate water flow rates and velocities.
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