Hydraulic Depth Formula

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Hydraulic Depth is defined as depth which in contact with water. Check FAQs
DHydraulic=AT
DHydraulic - Hydraulic Depth?A - Wetted Surface Area of Channel?T - Top Width?

Hydraulic Depth Example

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11.9048Edit=25Edit2.1Edit
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Hydraulic Depth Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Hydraulic Depth?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
DHydraulic=AT
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
DHydraulic=252.1m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
DHydraulic=252.1
Next Step Evaluate
DHydraulic=11.9047619047619m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
DHydraulic=11.9048m

Hydraulic Depth Formula Elements

Variables
Hydraulic Depth
Hydraulic Depth is defined as depth which in contact with water.
Symbol: DHydraulic
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wetted Surface Area of Channel
Wetted Surface Area of Channel [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Top Width
Top Width is defined as the width at the top of the section.
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Hydraulic Depth category

​Go Hydraulic Radius or Hydraulic Mean Depth
RH=Ap
​Go Wetted Area given Hydraulic Mean Depth
A=RHp
​Go Wetted Perimeter given Hydraulic Mean Depth
p=ARH
​Go Wetted Area given Hydraulic Depth
A=DHydraulicT

How to Evaluate Hydraulic Depth?

Hydraulic Depth evaluator uses Hydraulic Depth = Wetted Surface Area of Channel/Top Width to evaluate the Hydraulic Depth, The Hydraulic Depth formula is defined as the area cross-section of water in a pipe or channel divided by the wetting perimeter. Hydraulic Depth is denoted by DHydraulic symbol.

How to evaluate Hydraulic Depth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hydraulic Depth, enter Wetted Surface Area of Channel (A) & Top Width (T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hydraulic Depth

What is the formula to find Hydraulic Depth?
The formula of Hydraulic Depth is expressed as Hydraulic Depth = Wetted Surface Area of Channel/Top Width. Here is an example- 12.5 = 25/2.1.
How to calculate Hydraulic Depth?
With Wetted Surface Area of Channel (A) & Top Width (T) we can find Hydraulic Depth using the formula - Hydraulic Depth = Wetted Surface Area of Channel/Top Width.
Can the Hydraulic Depth be negative?
Yes, the Hydraulic Depth, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hydraulic Depth?
Hydraulic Depth is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Hydraulic Depth can be measured.
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