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Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph is the time interval from the midpoint of the rainfall excess to the peak. Check FAQs
Tp1=1.56(QpdA)0.9
Tp1 - Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph?Qpd - Peak discharge of a D-h Unit hydrograph?A - Area of Catchment?

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26.4795Edit=1.56(129031Edit3Edit)0.9
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Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tp1=1.56(QpdA)0.9
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tp1=1.56(129031m³/s3km²)0.9
Next Step Convert Units
Tp1=1.56(129031m³/s3E+6)0.9
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tp1=1.56(1290313E+6)0.9
Next Step Evaluate
Tp1=95326.0442770526s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Tp1=26.4794567436257h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Tp1=26.4795h

Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph Formula Elements

Variables
Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph
Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph is the time interval from the midpoint of the rainfall excess to the peak.
Symbol: Tp1
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Peak discharge of a D-h Unit hydrograph
Peak discharge of a D-h Unit hydrograph is the maximum volume flow rate displays in a unit hydrograph.
Symbol: Qpd
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Catchment
Area of Catchment is the geographical area from which water flows into a particular point, such as a well, stream, or reservoir.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: km²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph

​Go Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph given Duration of Rainfall Excess
Tp1=D1.1

Other formulas in The Indian Practice category

​Go Peak Discharge of D-h Unit Hydrograph
Qpd=1.79A34
​Go Peak Discharge of D-h Unit Hydrograph for Weighted Mean Slope Lesser than 0.0028
Qpd=37.4A34Sm23
​Go Catchment Area given Peak Discharge of D-h Unit Hydrograph
A=(Qpd1.79)43
​Go Weighted Mean Slope given Peak Discharge of D-h Unit Hydrograph
Sm=(Qpd37.4A34)32

How to Evaluate Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph?

Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph evaluator uses Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph = 1.56/((Peak discharge of a D-h Unit hydrograph/Area of Catchment)^0.9) to evaluate the Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph, The Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph is defined as the time interval from the midpoint of the rainfall excess to the peak. Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph is denoted by Tp1 symbol.

How to evaluate Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph, enter Peak discharge of a D-h Unit hydrograph (Qpd) & Area of Catchment (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph

What is the formula to find Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph?
The formula of Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph is expressed as Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph = 1.56/((Peak discharge of a D-h Unit hydrograph/Area of Catchment)^0.9). Here is an example- 0.007355 = 1.56/((129031/3000000)^0.9).
How to calculate Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph?
With Peak discharge of a D-h Unit hydrograph (Qpd) & Area of Catchment (A) we can find Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph using the formula - Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph = 1.56/((Peak discharge of a D-h Unit hydrograph/Area of Catchment)^0.9).
What are the other ways to Calculate Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph-
  • Lag Time of a 1-h Unit Hydrograph=Duration of Excess Rainfall in Hours/1.1OpenImg
Can the Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph be negative?
No, the Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph?
Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph is usually measured using the Hour[h] for Time. Second[h], Millisecond[h], Microsecond[h] are the few other units in which Lag Time of 1-h Unit Hydrograph can be measured.
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