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Mass Flow Rate is the amount of mass passing through a given cross-sectional area per unit time, representing the quantity of material moving within a fluid system. Check FAQs

Q = ρ m \cdot F v

Q - Mass Flow Rate?ρ_m - Material Density?F_v - Volume Flow Rate?

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0.192 = 0.16 \cdot 1.2

0.192kg/s = 0.16kg/m³ \cdot 1.2m³/s

0.192 = 0.16 \cdot 1.2

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

Q = ρ m \cdot F v

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

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Q = 0.16kg/m³ \cdot 1.2m³/s

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

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Q = 0.16 \cdot 1.2

LAST Step Evaluate

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Q = 0.192kg/s

Mass Flow Rate Formula Elements

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Mass Flow Rate

Mass Flow Rate is the amount of mass passing through a given cross-sectional area per unit time, representing the quantity of material moving within a fluid system.

Symbol: Q

Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Mass Flow Rate

Material Density

Material Density is the mass per unit volume of a fluid, influencing buoyancy, pressure, and flow behavior, typically measured in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

Symbol: ρ_m

Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Material Density

Volume Flow Rate

Volume flow rate is the quantity of fluid that passes through a given point or area in a system over a specific period of time.

Symbol: F_v

Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Volume Flow Rate

Other formulas in Flow Measurement category

Go Reynolds number of fluid flowing in Pipe

R = \frac{V \cdot D \cdot ρ}{µ a}

Go Flow Rate

F v = A \cdot V avg

Go Volume Flow Rate

F v = \frac{Q}{ρ m}

Go Pipe Diameter

D = \frac{f \cdot L p \cdot {V avg}^{2}}{2 \cdot H f \cdot [g]}

How to Evaluate Mass Flow Rate?

Mass Flow Rate evaluator uses Mass Flow Rate = Material Density*Volume Flow Rate to evaluate the Mass Flow Rate, The Mass Flow Rate formula is defined as the volume of water that passes through a given surface per unit of time. Or more simply, the speed at which water flows through a pipe. Mass Flow Rate is denoted by Q symbol.

How to evaluate Mass Flow Rate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mass Flow Rate, enter Material Density (ρ_m) & Volume Flow Rate (F_v) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mass Flow Rate

What is the formula to find Mass Flow Rate?

The formula of Mass Flow Rate is expressed as Mass Flow Rate = Material Density*Volume Flow Rate. Here is an example- 0.264 = 0.16*1.2.

How to calculate Mass Flow Rate?

With Material Density (ρ_m) & Volume Flow Rate (F_v) we can find Mass Flow Rate using the formula - Mass Flow Rate = Material Density*Volume Flow Rate.

Can the Mass Flow Rate be negative?

No, the Mass Flow Rate, measured in Mass Flow Rate cannot be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Mass Flow Rate?

Mass Flow Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second[kg/s] for Mass Flow Rate. Gram per Second[kg/s], Gram per Hour[kg/s], Milligram per Minute[kg/s] are the few other units in which Mass Flow Rate can be measured.

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Mass Flow Rate Formula

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