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Head Loss in Pipe is a measure of the reduction in the total head (sum of elevation head, velocity head and pressure head) of the fluid as it moves through a pipe. Check FAQs
HL'=6.78Lpvavg1.85(Dp1.165)C1.85
HL' - Head Loss in Pipe?Lp - Length of Pipe?vavg - Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow?Dp - Diameter of Pipe?C - Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe?

Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula Example

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1.3999Edit=6.782.5Edit4.57Edit1.85(0.4Edit1.165)31.33Edit1.85
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Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
HL'=6.78Lpvavg1.85(Dp1.165)C1.85
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
HL'=6.782.5m4.57m/s1.85(0.4m1.165)31.331.85
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
HL'=6.782.54.571.85(0.41.165)31.331.85
Next Step Evaluate
HL'=1.39987111455693m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
HL'=1.3999m

Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula Formula Elements

Variables
Head Loss in Pipe
Head Loss in Pipe is a measure of the reduction in the total head (sum of elevation head, velocity head and pressure head) of the fluid as it moves through a pipe.
Symbol: HL'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Pipe
Length of Pipe describes the length of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
Symbol: Lp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow
Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow is the total volumetric flow rate divided by the cross-sectional area of the pipe.
Symbol: vavg
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Pipe
Diameter of Pipe is the diameter of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
Symbol: Dp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe
Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe is a dimensionless parameter used in environmental engineering, particularly in fluid mechanics and hydraulics.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Head Loss in Pipe

​Go Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula given Radius of Pipe
HL'=6.78Lpvavg1.85((2R)1.165)C1.85

Other formulas in Hazen Williams Formula category

​Go Mean Velocity of Flow in Pipe by Hazen Williams Formula
vavg=0.85C((R)0.63)(S)0.54
​Go Length of Pipe given Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula
Lp=hf6.78vavg1.85(Dp1.165)C1.85
​Go Velocity of Flow given Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula
vavg=(hf6.78Lp(Dp1.165)C1.85)11.85
​Go Diameter of Pipe given Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula
Dp=(6.78Lpvavg1.85hfC1.85)11.165

How to Evaluate Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula?

Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula evaluator uses Head Loss in Pipe = (6.78*Length of Pipe*Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow^(1.85))/((Diameter of Pipe^(1.165))*Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe^(1.85)) to evaluate the Head Loss in Pipe, The Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula is defined as the value of head loss calculated using the formula proposed by Hazen Williams. Head Loss in Pipe is denoted by HL' symbol.

How to evaluate Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula, enter Length of Pipe (Lp), Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow (vavg), Diameter of Pipe (Dp) & Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe (C) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula

What is the formula to find Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula?
The formula of Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula is expressed as Head Loss in Pipe = (6.78*Length of Pipe*Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow^(1.85))/((Diameter of Pipe^(1.165))*Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe^(1.85)). Here is an example- 1.399871 = (6.78*2.5*4.57^(1.85))/((0.4^(1.165))*31.33^(1.85)).
How to calculate Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula?
With Length of Pipe (Lp), Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow (vavg), Diameter of Pipe (Dp) & Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe (C) we can find Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula using the formula - Head Loss in Pipe = (6.78*Length of Pipe*Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow^(1.85))/((Diameter of Pipe^(1.165))*Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe^(1.85)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Head Loss in Pipe?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Head Loss in Pipe-
  • Head Loss in Pipe=(6.78*Length of Pipe*Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow^(1.85))/(((2*Pipe Radius)^(1.165))*Coefficient of Roughness of Pipe^(1.85))OpenImg
Can the Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula be negative?
No, the Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula?
Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Head Loss by Hazen Williams Formula can be measured.
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