Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) in SCS CN Method of Runoff Volume Formulas

Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) depends upon the soil vegetation land use complex of the catchment and also upon the antecedent soil moisture condition. And is denoted by S_CN. Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) is always positive.

Formulas to find Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) in SCS CN Method of Runoff Volume

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SCS CN Method of Runoff Volume formulas that make use of Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number)

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List of variables in SCS CN Method of Runoff Volume formulas

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FAQ

What is the Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number)?

Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) depends upon the soil vegetation land use complex of the catchment and also upon the antecedent soil moisture condition. Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) is always positive.

Can the Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) be negative?

No, the Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number), measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number)?

Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) can be measured.

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