Maximum Potential Runoff in SCS CN Method of Runoff Volume Formulas

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. And is denoted by R_max. Maximum Potential Runoff is usually measured using the Cubic Meter for Volume. Note that the value of Maximum Potential Runoff is always positive.

Formulas to find Maximum Potential Runoff in SCS CN Method of Runoff Volume

fxMaximum Potential RunoffGo

SCS CN Method of Runoff Volume formulas that make use of Maximum Potential Runoff

fxInitial Abstraction given Total PrecipitationGo

fxPrecipitation given Maximum Potential RunoffGo

List of variables in SCS CN Method of Runoff Volume formulas

fx Total Precipitation Go

fx Initial Abstraction Go

FAQ

What is the 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. Maximum Potential Runoff is usually measured using the Cubic Meter for Volume. Note that the value of Maximum Potential Runoff is always positive.

Can the Maximum Potential Runoff be negative?

No, the Maximum Potential Runoff, measured in Volume cannot be negative.

What 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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