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Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event. Check FAQs
Qp=CrADi
Qp - Peak Discharge?Cr - Runoff Coefficient?AD - Drainage Area?i - Intensity of Rainfall?

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qp=CrADi
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qp=0.518km²1.6mm/h
Next Step Convert Units
Qp=0.51.8E+74.4E-7m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qp=0.51.8E+74.4E-7
LAST Step Evaluate
Qp=4m³/s

Peak value of runoff Formula Elements

Variables
Peak Discharge
Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event.
Symbol: Qp
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Runoff Coefficient
Runoff Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient relating the amount of runoff to the amount of precipitation received.
Symbol: Cr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drainage Area
Drainage Area is the total surface area, where the water from rain which is not absorbed into the ground flows over the ground surface, back into streams, to finally reach that point.
Symbol: AD
Measurement: AreaUnit: km²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Intensity of Rainfall
Intensity of Rainfall is the ratio of the total amount of rain (rainfall depth) falling during a given period to the duration of the period.
Symbol: i
Measurement: SpeedUnit: mm/h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Peak Discharge

​Go Value of Peak Discharge
Qp=CrADi
​Go Peak Discharge for Field Application
Qp=(13.6)CritcpAD
​Go Peak Discharge Equation based on Field Application
Qp=(13.6)CritcpAD

Other formulas in Rational Method to Estimate the Flood Peak category

​Go Coefficient of Runoff when Peak Value is Considered
Cr=QpADi
​Go Drainage Area when Peak Discharge is Considered
AD=QpiCr
​Go Intensity of Rainfall when Peak Discharge is Considered
i=QpCrAD
​Go Coefficient of Runoff when Peak Discharge for Field Application is Considered
Cr=Qp(13.6)itcpAD

How to Evaluate Peak value of runoff?

Peak value of runoff evaluator uses Peak Discharge = Runoff Coefficient*Drainage Area*Intensity of Rainfall to evaluate the Peak Discharge, The Peak Value of Runoff formula is defined as the product of the C runoff coefficient, the rainfall intensity I, and A the sub-catchment area. Peak Discharge is denoted by Qp symbol.

How to evaluate Peak value of runoff using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Peak value of runoff, enter Runoff Coefficient (Cr), Drainage Area (AD) & Intensity of Rainfall (i) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Peak value of runoff

What is the formula to find Peak value of runoff?
The formula of Peak value of runoff is expressed as Peak Discharge = Runoff Coefficient*Drainage Area*Intensity of Rainfall. Here is an example- 4 = 0.5*18000000*4.44444444444444E-07.
How to calculate Peak value of runoff?
With Runoff Coefficient (Cr), Drainage Area (AD) & Intensity of Rainfall (i) we can find Peak value of runoff using the formula - Peak Discharge = Runoff Coefficient*Drainage Area*Intensity of Rainfall.
What are the other ways to Calculate Peak Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Peak Discharge-
  • Peak Discharge=Runoff Coefficient*Drainage Area*Intensity of RainfallOpenImg
  • Peak Discharge=(1/3.6)*Runoff Coefficient*Mean Intensity of Precipitation*Drainage AreaOpenImg
  • Peak Discharge=(1/3.6)*Runoff Coefficient*Mean Intensity of Precipitation*Drainage AreaOpenImg
Can the Peak value of runoff be negative?
No, the Peak value of runoff, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Peak value of runoff?
Peak value of runoff 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 Peak value of runoff can be measured.
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