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Cross-Sectional Area is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point. Check FAQs
A=(KnP23)35
A - Cross-Sectional Area?K - Conveyance Function?n - Manning’s Roughness Coefficient?P - Wetted Perimeter?

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11.804Edit=(8Edit0.412Edit80Edit23)35
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Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
A=(KnP23)35
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A=(80.41280m23)35
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A=(80.4128023)35
Next Step Evaluate
A=11.8039759672834
LAST Step Rounding Answer
A=11.804

Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law Formula Elements

Variables
Cross-Sectional Area
Cross-Sectional Area is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Conveyance Function
Conveyance Function on stage at a section may be determined empirically or by a standard friction law.
Symbol: K
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient represents the roughness or friction applied to the flow by the channel.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wetted Perimeter
Wetted Perimeter is defined as the surface of the channel bottom and sides in direct contact with the aqueous body.
Symbol: P
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Cross-Sectional Area

​Go Cross-sectional Area using Chezy's Law
A=(KP12C)23

Other formulas in Intermediate and High Flows category

​Go Conveyance Function Determined by Manning's Law
K=(1n)(A)53(P)23
​Go Wetted Perimeter from Manning's Law
P=((1n)(A53K))32
​Go Friction Slope
Sf=Qinstant2K2
​Go Instantaneous Discharge given Friction Slope
Qinstant=SfK2

How to Evaluate Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law?

Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law evaluator uses Cross-Sectional Area = (Conveyance Function*Manning’s Roughness Coefficient*Wetted Perimeter^(2/3))^(3/5) to evaluate the Cross-Sectional Area, The Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law formula is defined as the area of flow calculated as the product of the conveyance function, manning's coefficient and wetted perimeter. Cross-Sectional Area is denoted by A symbol.

How to evaluate Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law, enter Conveyance Function (K), Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n) & Wetted Perimeter (P) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law

What is the formula to find Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law?
The formula of Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law is expressed as Cross-Sectional Area = (Conveyance Function*Manning’s Roughness Coefficient*Wetted Perimeter^(2/3))^(3/5). Here is an example- 11.80398 = (8*0.412*80^(2/3))^(3/5).
How to calculate Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law?
With Conveyance Function (K), Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n) & Wetted Perimeter (P) we can find Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law using the formula - Cross-Sectional Area = (Conveyance Function*Manning’s Roughness Coefficient*Wetted Perimeter^(2/3))^(3/5).
What are the other ways to Calculate Cross-Sectional Area?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cross-Sectional Area-
  • Cross-Sectional Area=((Conveyance Function*Wetted Perimeter^(1/2))/Chézy’s Coefficients)^(2/3)OpenImg
Can the Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law be negative?
No, the Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law?
Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Cross-sectional Area using Manning's Law can be measured.
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