Coefficient of Permeability in Groundwater Hydrology Formulas

The Coefficient of Permeability is referred as measure of a porous medium’s ability to allow fluid to flow through its voids. And is denoted by k. Coefficient of Permeability is usually measured using the Centimeter 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 Transmissibility is ConsideredGo

Groundwater Hydrology formulas that make use of Coefficient of Permeability

fxKinematic Viscosity when Specific or Intrinsic Permeability is ConsideredGo

List of variables in Groundwater Hydrology formulas

fx Transmissibility Go

fx Aquifer Thickness Go

FAQ

What is the Coefficient of Permeability?

The Coefficient of Permeability is referred as measure of a porous medium’s ability to allow fluid to flow through its voids. Coefficient of Permeability is usually measured using the Centimeter 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 Centimeter per Second[cm/s] for Speed. Meter per Second[cm/s], Meter per Minute[cm/s], Meter per Hour[cm/s] are the few other units in which Coefficient of Permeability can be measured.

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