Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula Formula

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Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula refers to the speed at which fluid moves through a channel or pipe, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or feet per second (ft/s). Check FAQs
Vm=(1n)(m)23s
Vm - Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula?n - Rugosity Coefficient?m - Hydraulic Mean Depth?s - Bed Slope of Channel?

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9.7853Edit=(10.015Edit)(10Edit)230.001Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vm=(1n)(m)23s
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vm=(10.015)(10m)230.001
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vm=(10.015)(10)230.001
Next Step Evaluate
Vm=9.7853284508138m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vm=9.7853m/s

Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula Formula Elements

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Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula
Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula refers to the speed at which fluid moves through a channel or pipe, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or feet per second (ft/s).
Symbol: Vm
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rugosity Coefficient
The Rugosity Coefficient, also known as the Manning's n, quantifies surface roughness in channels, affecting flow velocity and resistance.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Mean Depth
The Hydraulic Mean Depth refers to the cross-sectional area of flow divided by the wetted perimeter, used to analyze fluid flow in channels.
Symbol: m
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Bed Slope of Channel
Bed Slope of Channel refers to the gradient or incline of a channel's bed, influencing the velocity and direction of water flow, typically measured as a ratio or percentage.
Symbol: s
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Manning's Formula category

​Go Rugosity Coefficient given Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula
n=(1Vm)(m)23s
​Go Hydraulic Mean Depth given Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula
m=(Vmns)32
​Go Bed Slope of Sewer given Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula
s=(Vmn(m)23)2

How to Evaluate Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula?

Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula evaluator uses Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula = (1/Rugosity Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Mean Depth)^(2/3)*sqrt(Bed Slope of Channel) to evaluate the Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula, The Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula is defined as the speed at which fluid moves through a channel or pipe, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or feet per second (ft/s). Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula is denoted by Vm symbol.

How to evaluate Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula, enter Rugosity Coefficient (n), Hydraulic Mean Depth (m) & Bed Slope of Channel (s) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula

What is the formula to find Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula?
The formula of Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula is expressed as Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula = (1/Rugosity Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Mean Depth)^(2/3)*sqrt(Bed Slope of Channel). Here is an example- 9.785328 = (1/0.015)*(10)^(2/3)*sqrt(0.001).
How to calculate Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula?
With Rugosity Coefficient (n), Hydraulic Mean Depth (m) & Bed Slope of Channel (s) we can find Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula using the formula - Flow Velocity for Manning's Formula = (1/Rugosity Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Mean Depth)^(2/3)*sqrt(Bed Slope of Channel). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula be negative?
No, the Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula?
Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula 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 Flow Velocity by Manning's Formula can be measured.
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