Catchment Area given Peak Discharge Formula

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Area of Catchment is the geographical area from which water flows into a particular point, such as a well, stream, or reservoir. Check FAQs
A=TpQp2.08
A - Area of Catchment?Tp - Time of Peak?Qp - Peak Discharge?

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2.9986Edit=7Edit0.891Edit2.08
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Catchment Area given Peak Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
A=TpQp2.08
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A=7h0.891m³/s2.08
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A=70.8912.08
Next Step Evaluate
A=2998557.69230769
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
A=2.99855769230769km²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
A=2.9986km²

Catchment Area given Peak Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Area of Catchment
Area of Catchment is the geographical area from which water flows into a particular point, such as a well, stream, or reservoir.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: km²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time of Peak
Time of Peak is the time interval from the start of rainfall to the peak discharge.
Symbol: Tp
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Peak Discharge
Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event.
Symbol: Qp
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in SCS Triangular Unit Hydrograph category

​Go Time of Peak or Time of Rise
Tp=(tr2)+tp
​Go Lag Time given Time of Peak
tp=Tp-tr2
​Go Time of Recession as Suggested in SCS
Tc=1.67Tp
​Go Time of Peak given Time of Recession
Tp=Tc1.67

How to Evaluate Catchment Area given Peak Discharge?

Catchment Area given Peak Discharge evaluator uses Area of Catchment = Time of Peak*Peak Discharge/2.08 to evaluate the Area of Catchment, The Catchment Area given Peak Discharge formula is defined as the area of land where all of the precipitation that falls, less the water lost to evaporation and deep aquifer recharge, eventually flows to a single outlet. Area of Catchment is denoted by A symbol.

How to evaluate Catchment Area given Peak Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Catchment Area given Peak Discharge, enter Time of Peak (Tp) & Peak Discharge (Qp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Catchment Area given Peak Discharge

What is the formula to find Catchment Area given Peak Discharge?
The formula of Catchment Area given Peak Discharge is expressed as Area of Catchment = Time of Peak*Peak Discharge/2.08. Here is an example- 3E-6 = 25200*0.891/2.08.
How to calculate Catchment Area given Peak Discharge?
With Time of Peak (Tp) & Peak Discharge (Qp) we can find Catchment Area given Peak Discharge using the formula - Area of Catchment = Time of Peak*Peak Discharge/2.08.
Can the Catchment Area given Peak Discharge be negative?
No, the Catchment Area given Peak Discharge, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Catchment Area given Peak Discharge?
Catchment Area given Peak Discharge is usually measured using the Square Kilometer[km²] for Area. Square Meter[km²], Square Centimeter[km²], Square Millimeter[km²] are the few other units in which Catchment Area given Peak Discharge can be measured.
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