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Hydraulic Radius is the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel or pipe in which a fluid is flowing to the wet perimeter of the conduit. Check FAQs
rH=(vn12)32
rH - Hydraulic Radius?v - Stream Velocity?n - Manning’s Roughness Coefficient? - Bed Slope?

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0.3107Edit=(2.227Edit0.412Edit4Edit12)32
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Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
rH=(vn12)32
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
rH=(2.227m/s0.412412)32
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
rH=(2.2270.412412)32
Next Step Evaluate
rH=0.310728548336497m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
rH=0.3107m

Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation Formula Elements

Variables
Hydraulic Radius
Hydraulic Radius is the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel or pipe in which a fluid is flowing to the wet perimeter of the conduit.
Symbol: rH
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Stream Velocity
Stream Velocity is the speed of the water in the stream. It is greatest in midstream near the surface and is slowest along the stream bed and banks due to friction.
Symbol: v
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient
Manning’s Roughness Coefficient represents the roughness or friction applied to the flow by the channel.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Bed Slope
Bed Slope also called channel slope is the difference in elevation between two points on a stream divided by the distance between them measured along the stream channel.
Symbol:
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Hydraulic Radius

​Go Hydraulic radius in Manning's formula
rH=AP

Other formulas in Manning's Equation category

​Go Manning's Equation
v=(1n)(rH)23()12
​Go Slope of Gradient of Stream Bed given Discharge in Manning's Equation
=(vnrH23)2

How to Evaluate Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation?

Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation evaluator uses Hydraulic Radius = ((Stream Velocity*Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)/(Bed Slope^(1/2)))^(3/2) to evaluate the Hydraulic Radius, The Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation formula is defined as the ratio of the cross-sectional area A of flow to the wetted perimeter P of the channel or pipe influenced by the parameters of discharge, roughness coefficient and geometry of the water body. Hydraulic Radius is denoted by rH symbol.

How to evaluate Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation, enter Stream Velocity (v), Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n) & Bed Slope (S̄) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation

What is the formula to find Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation?
The formula of Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation is expressed as Hydraulic Radius = ((Stream Velocity*Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)/(Bed Slope^(1/2)))^(3/2). Here is an example- 0.310729 = ((2.227*0.412)/(4^(1/2)))^(3/2).
How to calculate Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation?
With Stream Velocity (v), Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n) & Bed Slope (S̄) we can find Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation using the formula - Hydraulic Radius = ((Stream Velocity*Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)/(Bed Slope^(1/2)))^(3/2).
What are the other ways to Calculate Hydraulic Radius?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hydraulic Radius-
  • Hydraulic Radius=Cross-Sectional Area/Wetted PerimeterOpenImg
Can the Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation be negative?
Yes, the Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation?
Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Hydraulic Radius using Manning Equation can be measured.
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