Coefficient of Permeability in Groundwater Hydrology Formulas

The Coefficient of Permeability refers to the rate of flow of water under laminar flow conditions through a unit cross-sectional area of a porous medium under a unit hydraulic gradient. And is denoted by k. Coefficient of Permeability is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Coefficient of Permeability is always positive.

Formulas to find Coefficient of Permeability in Groundwater Hydrology

fxCoefficient of Permeability when Discharge is ConsideredGo

Groundwater Hydrology formulas that make use of Coefficient of Permeability

fxDischarge per unit width of aquifersGo

fxAquifer Thickness when Discharge is ConsideredGo

fxLength when Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer is ConsideredGo

List of variables in Groundwater Hydrology formulas

fx Discharge per Unit Width of Aquifer Go

fx Length between Upstream and Downstream Go

fx Piezometric Head at Upstream End Go

fx Piezometric Head at Downstream End Go

fx Aquifer Thickness Go

FAQ

What is the Coefficient of Permeability?

The Coefficient of Permeability refers to the rate of flow of water under laminar flow conditions through a unit cross-sectional area of a porous medium under a unit hydraulic gradient. Coefficient of Permeability is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Coefficient of Permeability is always positive.

Can the Coefficient of Permeability be negative?

No, the Coefficient of Permeability, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Coefficient of Permeability?

Coefficient of Permeability is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Coefficient of Permeability can be measured.

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