Height above Datum in Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas

Height above datum is the elevation from surface of zero elevation to which heights of various points are referenced. And is denoted by y. Height above Datum is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Height above Datum is always negative.

Formulas to find Height above Datum in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxDatum Height for Total Energy per unit Weight of Water in Flow SectionGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Height above Datum

fxTotal Energy per unit Weight of Water in Flow SectionGo

fxMean Velocity of Flow for Total Energy per Unit Weight of Water in Flow SectionGo

fxDepth of Flow given Total Energy per Unit Weight of Water in Flow SectionGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Total Energy Go

fx Mean Velocity Go

fx Depth of Flow Go

FAQ

What is the Height above Datum?

Height above datum is the elevation from surface of zero elevation to which heights of various points are referenced. Height above Datum is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Height above Datum is always negative.

Can the Height above Datum be negative?

Yes, the Height above Datum, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Height above Datum?

Height above Datum is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Height above Datum can be measured.

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