Extreme Rainfall Depth Formula

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Extreme Rainfall Depth is the total rainfall depth during a given period, expressed in centimeters (cm). Check FAQs
Pm=42.16D0.475
Pm - Extreme Rainfall Depth?D - Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours?

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641.524Edit=42.162.42Edit0.475
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Extreme Rainfall Depth Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Extreme Rainfall Depth?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pm=42.16D0.475
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pm=42.162.42h0.475
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pm=42.162.420.475
Next Step Evaluate
Pm=0.641523989181647m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Pm=641.523989181647mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pm=641.524mm

Extreme Rainfall Depth Formula Elements

Variables
Extreme Rainfall Depth
Extreme Rainfall Depth is the total rainfall depth during a given period, expressed in centimeters (cm).
Symbol: Pm
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours
Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours is time during which continuous rain is observed at a given point or within a given area.
Symbol: D
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) category

​Go Duration given Extreme Rainfall Depth
D=(Pm42.16)10.475
​Go Statistical Approach of PMP by using Chow's Equation
PMP=P+Kzσ

How to Evaluate Extreme Rainfall Depth?

Extreme Rainfall Depth evaluator uses Extreme Rainfall Depth = 42.16*Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours^0.475 to evaluate the Extreme Rainfall Depth, The Extreme Rainfall Depth formula is defined as the data that are often employed to estimate the rainfall depth for a given return period and are utilized to estimate rainfall depths for given probabilities of exceedance. Extreme Rainfall Depth is denoted by Pm symbol.

How to evaluate Extreme Rainfall Depth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Extreme Rainfall Depth, enter Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Extreme Rainfall Depth

What is the formula to find Extreme Rainfall Depth?
The formula of Extreme Rainfall Depth is expressed as Extreme Rainfall Depth = 42.16*Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours^0.475. Here is an example- 641524 = 42.16*8712^0.475.
How to calculate Extreme Rainfall Depth?
With Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours (D) we can find Extreme Rainfall Depth using the formula - Extreme Rainfall Depth = 42.16*Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours^0.475.
Can the Extreme Rainfall Depth be negative?
No, the Extreme Rainfall Depth, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Extreme Rainfall Depth?
Extreme Rainfall Depth is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Extreme Rainfall Depth can be measured.
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