Maximum Potential Runoff Formula

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Maximum Potential Runoff is generated when the movement of water into the soil is slow enough to result in water flow along the land surface and into water bodies. Check FAQs
Rmax=PT-Ia
Rmax - Maximum Potential Runoff?PT - Total Precipitation?Ia - Initial Abstraction?

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Maximum Potential Runoff Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Potential Runoff?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rmax=PT-Ia
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rmax=16-5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rmax=16-5
LAST Step Evaluate
Rmax=11

Maximum Potential Runoff Formula Elements

Variables
Maximum Potential Runoff
Maximum Potential Runoff is generated when the movement of water into the soil is slow enough to result in water flow along the land surface and into water bodies.
Symbol: Rmax
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Total Precipitation
Total Precipitation is the sum of rainfall and the assumed water equivalent of snowfall for a given year.
Symbol: PT
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Initial Abstraction
Initial Abstraction is a parameter that accounts for all losses prior to runoff and consists mainly of interception, infiltration, evaporation, and surface depression storage.
Symbol: Ia
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Basic Theory category

​Go Water Balance Equation for Rainfall
PT=Ia+F+Q
​Go Initial Abstraction
Ia=PT-F-Q
​Go Actual Infiltration
F=S(QPT-Ia)
​Go Cumulative Infiltration given Total Precipitation
F=PT-Ia-Q

How to Evaluate Maximum Potential Runoff?

Maximum Potential Runoff evaluator uses Maximum Potential Runoff = Total Precipitation-Initial Abstraction to evaluate the Maximum Potential Runoff, The Maximum Potential Runoff formula is defined as the maximum amount of the rain or meltwater that runs off during the rain or melt event as overland flow or in the vegetation cover above frozen soil. Maximum Potential Runoff is denoted by Rmax symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Potential Runoff using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Potential Runoff, enter Total Precipitation (PT) & Initial Abstraction (Ia) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Potential Runoff

What is the formula to find Maximum Potential Runoff?
The formula of Maximum Potential Runoff is expressed as Maximum Potential Runoff = Total Precipitation-Initial Abstraction. Here is an example- 11 = 16-5.
How to calculate Maximum Potential Runoff?
With Total Precipitation (PT) & Initial Abstraction (Ia) we can find Maximum Potential Runoff using the formula - Maximum Potential Runoff = Total Precipitation-Initial Abstraction.
Can the Maximum Potential Runoff be negative?
No, the Maximum Potential Runoff, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Potential Runoff?
Maximum Potential Runoff is usually measured using the Cubic Meter[m³] for Volume. Cubic Centimeter[m³], Cubic Millimeter[m³], Liter[m³] are the few other units in which Maximum Potential Runoff can be measured.
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