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Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t from the start of the rainfall is the rate at which water percolates in the soil. Check FAQs
fp=K(1+ηScFp)
fp - Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t?K - Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity?η - Porosity?Sc - Capillary Suction at Wetting Front?Fp - Cumulative Infiltration Capacity?

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14.95Edit=13Edit(1+0.5Edit6Edit20Edit)
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Green Ampt Equation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Green Ampt Equation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
fp=K(1+ηScFp)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
fp=13cm/h(1+0.5620cm/h)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
fp=13(1+0.5620)
Next Step Evaluate
fp=4.15277777777778E-05m/s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
fp=14.95cm/h

Green Ampt Equation Formula Elements

Variables
Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t
Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t from the start of the rainfall is the rate at which water percolates in the soil.
Symbol: fp
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity
Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity measures soil's ability to transmit water, vital in understanding groundwater flow and environmental processes.
Symbol: K
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Porosity
Porosity is the ratio of volume of voids to volume of soil.
Symbol: η
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Capillary Suction at Wetting Front
Capillary Suction at Wetting Front is due to capillary attraction in the soil voids and is large for fine grained soils such as clays and small for sandy soils.
Symbol: Sc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cumulative Infiltration Capacity
Cumulative Infiltration Capacity is calculated by subtracting the cumulative runoff from the cumulative rainfall.
Symbol: Fp
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t

​Go Infiltration Capacity given Green-Ampt Parameters of Infiltration Model
fp=m+nFp

Other formulas in Green Ampt Equation (1911) category

​Go Porosity of Soil given Infiltration Capacity from Green-Ampt Equation
η=(fpK-1)FpSc
​Go Capillary Suction given Infiltration Capacity
Sc=(fpK-1)Fpη
​Go Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity given Infiltration Capacity from Green-Ampt Equation
K=fp1+ηScFp
​Go Cumulative Infiltration Capacity given Green-Ampt Parameters of Infiltration Model
Fp=nfp-m

How to Evaluate Green Ampt Equation?

Green Ampt Equation evaluator uses Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t = Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity*(1+(Porosity*Capillary Suction at Wetting Front)/Cumulative Infiltration Capacity) to evaluate the Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t, The Green Ampt Equation formula is defined as a simplified representation of the infiltration process. It assumes a homogeneous soil profile and a uniform distribution of initial soil water content. Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t is denoted by fp symbol.

How to evaluate Green Ampt Equation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Green Ampt Equation, enter Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity (K), Porosity (η), Capillary Suction at Wetting Front (Sc) & Cumulative Infiltration Capacity (Fp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Green Ampt Equation

What is the formula to find Green Ampt Equation?
The formula of Green Ampt Equation is expressed as Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t = Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity*(1+(Porosity*Capillary Suction at Wetting Front)/Cumulative Infiltration Capacity). Here is an example- 1.2E+6 = 3.61111111111111E-05*(1+(0.5*6)/5.55555555555556E-05).
How to calculate Green Ampt Equation?
With Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity (K), Porosity (η), Capillary Suction at Wetting Front (Sc) & Cumulative Infiltration Capacity (Fp) we can find Green Ampt Equation using the formula - Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t = Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity*(1+(Porosity*Capillary Suction at Wetting Front)/Cumulative Infiltration Capacity).
What are the other ways to Calculate Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t-
  • Infiltration Capacity at Any Time t=Parameter 'm' of Infiltration Model by Green-Ampt+Parameter 'n' of Infiltration Model by Green-Ampt/Cumulative Infiltration CapacityOpenImg
Can the Green Ampt Equation be negative?
No, the Green Ampt Equation, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Green Ampt Equation?
Green Ampt Equation is usually measured using the Centimeter per Hour[cm/h] for Speed. Meter per Second[cm/h], Meter per Minute[cm/h], Meter per Hour[cm/h] are the few other units in which Green Ampt Equation can be measured.
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