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The Flow Velocity refers to the speed at which a fluid (such as water) moves through a specific cross-section. Check FAQs
Vf=CrH23S12nc
Vf - Flow Velocity?C - Conversion Factor?rH - Hydraulic Radius?S - Energy Loss?nc - Roughness Coefficient of Conduit Surface?

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1.1123Edit=0.028Edit0.33Edit232Edit120.017Edit
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Flow Velocity using Manning's formula Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vf=CrH23S12nc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vf=0.0280.33m232J120.017
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vf=0.0280.33232120.017
Next Step Evaluate
Vf=1.11232936114258m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vf=1.1123m/s

Flow Velocity using Manning's formula Formula Elements

Variables
Flow Velocity
The Flow Velocity refers to the speed at which a fluid (such as water) moves through a specific cross-section.
Symbol: Vf
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Conversion Factor
Conversion Factor is a numerical coefficient used to convert one set of units to another.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hydraulic Radius
The Hydraulic Radius refers to the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel or pipe in which a fluid is flowing to the wet perimeter of the conduit.
Symbol: rH
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Energy Loss
The Energy Loss refers to the dissipation or reduction of energy within a system or process.
Symbol: S
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Roughness Coefficient of Conduit Surface
The Roughness Coefficient of Conduit Surface refers to the roughness or irregularity of the inner surface of a conduit through which fluid flows.
Symbol: nc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Flow Velocity

​Go Velocity using Water Flow Equation
Vf=QwAcs

Other formulas in Flow Velocity in Straight Sewers category

​Go Roughness Coefficient using Flow Velocity
nc=CrH23S12Vf
​Go Hydraulic Radius given Flow Velocity
rH=(VfncCS12)32
​Go Energy Loss given Flow Velocity
S=(VfncCrH23)2
​Go Conversion Factor given Flow Velocity
C=(Vfnc(S12)rH23)

How to Evaluate Flow Velocity using Manning's formula?

Flow Velocity using Manning's formula evaluator uses Flow Velocity = (Conversion Factor*Hydraulic Radius^(2/3)*Energy Loss^(1/2))/Roughness Coefficient of Conduit Surface to evaluate the Flow Velocity, The Flow velocity using Manning's formula is defined as the rate of flow of water when we have a prior info of the roughness coefficient of the pipe material used, energy loss due to it and hydraulic radius. Flow Velocity is denoted by Vf symbol.

How to evaluate Flow Velocity using Manning's formula using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Flow Velocity using Manning's formula, enter Conversion Factor (C), Hydraulic Radius (rH), Energy Loss (S) & Roughness Coefficient of Conduit Surface (nc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Flow Velocity using Manning's formula

What is the formula to find Flow Velocity using Manning's formula?
The formula of Flow Velocity using Manning's formula is expressed as Flow Velocity = (Conversion Factor*Hydraulic Radius^(2/3)*Energy Loss^(1/2))/Roughness Coefficient of Conduit Surface. Here is an example- 59.03291 = (0.028*0.33^(2/3)*2^(1/2))/0.017.
How to calculate Flow Velocity using Manning's formula?
With Conversion Factor (C), Hydraulic Radius (rH), Energy Loss (S) & Roughness Coefficient of Conduit Surface (nc) we can find Flow Velocity using Manning's formula using the formula - Flow Velocity = (Conversion Factor*Hydraulic Radius^(2/3)*Energy Loss^(1/2))/Roughness Coefficient of Conduit Surface.
What are the other ways to Calculate Flow Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Flow Velocity-
  • Flow Velocity=Water Flow/Cross-Sectional AreaOpenImg
Can the Flow Velocity using Manning's formula be negative?
Yes, the Flow Velocity using Manning's formula, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Flow Velocity using Manning's formula?
Flow Velocity using 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 using Manning's formula can be measured.
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