Coefficient of Contraction in Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas

The Coefficient of Contraction refers to the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contract and the area of the orifice. And is denoted by C_c.

Formulas to find Coefficient of Contraction in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxCoefficient of ContractionGo

fxCoefficient of Contraction given Coefficient of DischargeGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Coefficient of Contraction

fxArea at Section 2 or at Vena ContractaGo

fxArea of Orifice given Area at Section 2 or at Vena ContractaGo

fxActual Velocity at Section 2 given Coefficient of ContractionGo

fxCoefficient of Discharge given Coefficient of ContractionGo

fxCoefficient of Velocity given Coefficient of DischargeGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Coefficient of Discharge Go

fx Coefficient of Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Coefficient of Contraction?

The Coefficient of Contraction refers to the ratio between the area of the jet at the vena contract and the area of the orifice.

Can the Coefficient of Contraction be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Coefficient of Contraction, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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