Manning's Formula for Average Velocity Formula

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Average Velocity of Uniform Flow is defined as the mean of all different velocities. Check FAQs
Vavg(U)=(1n)(RH23)(S12)
Vavg(U) - Average Velocity of Uniform Flow?n - Manning’s Roughness Coefficient?RH - Hydraulic Radius of Channel?S - Bed Slope?

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2.28Edit=(10.012Edit)(1.6Edit23)(0.0004Edit12)
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Manning's Formula for Average Velocity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vavg(U)=(1n)(RH23)(S12)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vavg(U)=(10.012)(1.6m23)(0.000412)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vavg(U)=(10.012)(1.623)(0.000412)
Next Step Evaluate
Vavg(U)=2.27996792890226m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vavg(U)=2.28m/s

Manning's Formula for Average Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Average Velocity of Uniform Flow
Average Velocity of Uniform Flow is defined as the mean of all different velocities.
Symbol: Vavg(U)
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 should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Radius of Channel
Hydraulic Radius of Channel 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 should be greater than 0.
Bed Slope
Bed Slope is used to calculate the shear stress at the bed of an open channel containing fluid that is undergoing steady, uniform flow.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Manning's Formula in Uniform Flow category

​Go Manning's Formula for Hydraulic Radius given Average Velocity
RH=(Vavg(U)nS)32
​Go Manning's Formula for Slope of Channel Bed given Average Velocity
S=(Vavg(U)nRH23)2
​Go Manning's Formula for Coefficient of Roughness given Average Velocity
n=(1Vavg(U))(S12)(RH23)
​Go Manning's Formula for Roughness Coefficient given Chezy's Constant
n=(1C)DHydraulic16

How to Evaluate Manning's Formula for Average Velocity?

Manning's Formula for Average Velocity evaluator uses Average Velocity of Uniform Flow = (1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(2/3))*(Bed Slope^(1/2)) to evaluate the Average Velocity of Uniform Flow, The Manning's Formula for Average Velocity is defined as the velocity at all the points in the section of the pipe. Average Velocity of Uniform Flow is denoted by Vavg(U) symbol.

How to evaluate Manning's Formula for Average Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Manning's Formula for Average Velocity, enter Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n), Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) & Bed Slope (S) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Manning's Formula for Average Velocity

What is the formula to find Manning's Formula for Average Velocity?
The formula of Manning's Formula for Average Velocity is expressed as Average Velocity of Uniform Flow = (1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(2/3))*(Bed Slope^(1/2)). Here is an example- 2.279968 = (1/0.012)*(1.6^(2/3))*(0.0004^(1/2)).
How to calculate Manning's Formula for Average Velocity?
With Manning’s Roughness Coefficient (n), Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) & Bed Slope (S) we can find Manning's Formula for Average Velocity using the formula - Average Velocity of Uniform Flow = (1/Manning’s Roughness Coefficient)*(Hydraulic Radius of Channel^(2/3))*(Bed Slope^(1/2)).
Can the Manning's Formula for Average Velocity be negative?
No, the Manning's Formula for Average Velocity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Manning's Formula for Average Velocity?
Manning's Formula for Average Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Manning's Formula for Average Velocity can be measured.
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