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Cumulative Infiltration Capacity is calculated by subtracting the cumulative runoff from the cumulative rainfall. Check FAQs
Fp=st12+kt
Fp - Cumulative Infiltration Capacity?s - Sorptivity?t - Time?k - Hydraulic Conductivity?

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20.0021Edit=10Edit2Edit12+2.93Edit2Edit
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Philip's Equation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Philip's Equation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fp=st12+kt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fp=102h12+2.93cm/h2h
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fp=10212+2.932
Next Step Evaluate
Fp=5.55614878436971E-05m/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Fp=20.002135623731cm/h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fp=20.0021cm/h

Philip's Equation Formula Elements

Variables
Cumulative Infiltration Capacity
Cumulative Infiltration Capacity is calculated by subtracting the cumulative runoff from the cumulative rainfall.
Symbol: Fp
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Sorptivity
Sorptivity is a function of soil suction potential and measures the capacity of the medium to absorb or desorb liquid by capillarity.
Symbol: s
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Time
Time is an ongoing and continuous sequence of events that occur in succession, from the past through the present, and to the future. Here it is for rainfall.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Conductivity
Hydraulic Conductivity depends on the size and arrangement of the water-transmitting openings and on the dynamic characteristics of the fluid.
Symbol: k
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Cumulative Infiltration Capacity

​Go Kostiakov Equation
Fp=atb

Other formulas in Infiltration Capacity Equation category

​Go Infiltration rate by Horton's equation
fp=fc+(f0-fc)exp(-(Kdt))
​Go Sorptivity for Cumulative Infiltration Capacity is from Philip's Equation
s=Fp-ktt12
​Go Darcy's Hydraulic Conductivity given Infiltration Capacity from Philip's Equation
k=Fp-(st12)t
​Go Equation for Infiltration Capacity
fp=(12)st-12+k

How to Evaluate Philip's Equation?

Philip's Equation evaluator uses Cumulative Infiltration Capacity = Sorptivity*Time^(1/2)+Hydraulic Conductivity*Time to evaluate the Cumulative Infiltration Capacity, The Philip's Equation for Cumulative infiltration is the total volume of water infiltrated per unit area of soil surface during a specified time period. Cumulative Infiltration Capacity is denoted by Fp symbol.

How to evaluate Philip's Equation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Philip's Equation, enter Sorptivity (s), Time (t) & Hydraulic Conductivity (k) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Philip's Equation

What is the formula to find Philip's Equation?
The formula of Philip's Equation is expressed as Cumulative Infiltration Capacity = Sorptivity*Time^(1/2)+Hydraulic Conductivity*Time. Here is an example- 7.2E+6 = 10*7200^(1/2)+8.13888888888889E-06*7200.
How to calculate Philip's Equation?
With Sorptivity (s), Time (t) & Hydraulic Conductivity (k) we can find Philip's Equation using the formula - Cumulative Infiltration Capacity = Sorptivity*Time^(1/2)+Hydraulic Conductivity*Time.
What are the other ways to Calculate Cumulative Infiltration Capacity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Cumulative Infiltration Capacity-
  • Cumulative Infiltration Capacity=Local Parameter a*Time^Local Parameter bOpenImg
Can the Philip's Equation be negative?
No, the Philip's Equation, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Philip's Equation?
Philip's Equation is usually measured using the Centimeter per Hour[cm/h] for Speed. Meter per Second[cm/h], Meter per Minute[cm/h], Meter per Hour[cm/h] are the few other units in which Philip's Equation can be measured.
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