Outflow Rate in Engineering Hydrology Formulas

The Outflow Rate refers to the volumetric flow rate of water leaving a stream, river, or reservoir. And is denoted by Q. Outflow Rate is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Outflow Rate is always positive.

Formulas to find Outflow Rate in Engineering Hydrology

fxMass Outflow Rate given Change in Mass StorageGo

Engineering Hydrology formulas that make use of Outflow Rate

fxMass Outflow given Change in Mass StorageGo

fxContinuity equation for water balanceGo

List of variables in Engineering Hydrology formulas

fx Change in Mass Storage Go

fx Mass Outflow Go

FAQ

What is the Outflow Rate?

The Outflow Rate refers to the volumetric flow rate of water leaving a stream, river, or reservoir. Outflow Rate is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Outflow Rate is always positive.

Can the Outflow Rate be negative?

No, the Outflow Rate, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Outflow Rate?

Outflow Rate is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Outflow Rate can be measured.

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