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Head Loss 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 fluid system. Check FAQs
hf=4fLp(vavg)22[g]Dp
hf - Head Loss?f - Darcy's Coefficient of Friction?Lp - Length of Pipe?vavg - Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow?Dp - Diameter of Pipe?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation Example

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1.1979Edit=40.045Edit2.5Edit(4.57Edit)229.80660.4Edit
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Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
hf=4fLp(vavg)22[g]Dp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
hf=40.0452.5m(4.57m/s)22[g]0.4m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
hf=40.0452.5m(4.57m/s)229.8066m/s²0.4m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
hf=40.0452.5(4.57)229.80660.4
Next Step Evaluate
hf=1.19793775142378m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
hf=1.1979m

Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation Formula Elements

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Constants
Head Loss
Head Loss 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 fluid system.
Symbol: hf
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Darcy's Coefficient of Friction
Darcy's Coefficient of Friction refers to a parameter used to characterize the flow of water or other fluids through porous media, such as soil or rock.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other Formulas to find Head Loss

​Go Head Loss due to Friction given Internal Radius of Pipe
hf=fLp(vavg)2[g]R

Other formulas in Darcy's Weisbach Equation category

​Go Darcy's Coefficient of Friction given Head Loss
f=hf2[g]Dp4Lp(vavg)2
​Go Length of Pipe given Head Loss due to Friction
Lp=hf2[g]Dp4f(vavg)2
​Go Average Velocity of Flow given Head Loss
vavg=hf2[g]Dp4fLp
​Go Internal Diameter of Pipe given Head Loss
Dp=4fLp(vavg)22[g]hf

How to Evaluate Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation?

Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation evaluator uses Head Loss = (4*Darcy's Coefficient of Friction*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)/(2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe) to evaluate the Head Loss, The Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation is defined as the value of head loss due to friction in pipes, when we have prior information of other parameters used. Head Loss is denoted by hf symbol.

How to evaluate Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation, enter Darcy's Coefficient of Friction (f), Length of Pipe (Lp), Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow (vavg) & Diameter of Pipe (Dp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation

What is the formula to find Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation?
The formula of Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation is expressed as Head Loss = (4*Darcy's Coefficient of Friction*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)/(2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe). Here is an example- 1.197938 = (4*0.045*2.5*(4.57)^2)/(2*[g]*0.4).
How to calculate Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation?
With Darcy's Coefficient of Friction (f), Length of Pipe (Lp), Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow (vavg) & Diameter of Pipe (Dp) we can find Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation using the formula - Head Loss = (4*Darcy's Coefficient of Friction*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)/(2*[g]*Diameter of Pipe). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Head Loss?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Head Loss-
  • Head Loss=(Darcy's Coefficient of Friction*Length of Pipe*(Average Velocity in Pipe Fluid Flow)^2)/([g]*Pipe Radius)OpenImg
Can the Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation be negative?
No, the Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation?
Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Head Loss due to Friction by Darcy Weisbach Equation can be measured.
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