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Maximum Flood discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing through a particular location during an event. Check FAQs
Qmp=CDA34
Qmp - Maximum Flood Discharge?CD - Dicken's Constant?A - Catchment Area?

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96.3258Edit=6Edit40.5Edit34
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Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qmp=CDA34
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qmp=640.5km²34
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qmp=640.534
Next Step Evaluate
Qmp=96.3257763152204m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qmp=96.3258m³/s

Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Maximum Flood Discharge
Maximum Flood discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing through a particular location during an event.
Symbol: Qmp
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dicken's Constant
Dicken's Constant is a constant whose value is 6 for catchments in plains and ranges between 14 to 28 for catchments in hills, depending upon the catchment characteristics.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 5 to 28.
Catchment Area
Catchment Area for an empirical estimation is in square kilometers to where all water flows to a single stream, river, lake or even ocean.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: km²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Maximum Flood Discharge

​Go Dicken's Formula for Maximum Flood Discharge in North-Indian Plains
Qmp=6A34
​Go Dicken's Formula for Maximum Flood Discharge in North-Indian Hilly Regions
Qmp=CNHA34
​Go Dicken's Formula for Maximum Flood Discharge in Central India
Qmp=CCIA34
​Go Dicken's Formula for Maximum Flood Discharge in Central Andhra and Orrisa
Qmp=CCAA34

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​Go Catchment area when maximum flood discharge is considered in Dickens formula
A=(QmpCD)10.75

How to Evaluate Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge?

Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge evaluator uses Maximum Flood Discharge = Dicken's Constant*Catchment Area^(3/4) to evaluate the Maximum Flood Discharge, The Dicken's Formula for Maximum Flood Discharge formula is defined as the general formula for the maximum flood discharge of North India whereas, for South India, Ryve's formula is preferred. Maximum Flood Discharge is denoted by Qmp symbol.

How to evaluate Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge, enter Dicken's Constant (CD) & Catchment Area (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge

What is the formula to find Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge?
The formula of Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge is expressed as Maximum Flood Discharge = Dicken's Constant*Catchment Area^(3/4). Here is an example- 96.32578 = 6*40500000^(3/4).
How to calculate Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge?
With Dicken's Constant (CD) & Catchment Area (A) we can find Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge using the formula - Maximum Flood Discharge = Dicken's Constant*Catchment Area^(3/4).
What are the other ways to Calculate Maximum Flood Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Maximum Flood Discharge-
  • Maximum Flood Discharge=6*Catchment Area^(3/4)OpenImg
  • Maximum Flood Discharge=Dickens's Constant for North India hilly regions*Catchment Area^(3/4)OpenImg
  • Maximum Flood Discharge=Dicken's Constant for Central lndian*Catchment Area^(3/4)OpenImg
Can the Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge be negative?
No, the Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge?
Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Dicken's Formula for maximum flood discharge can be measured.
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