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Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) depends upon the soil vegetation land use complex of the catchment and also upon the antecedent soil moisture condition. Check FAQs
SCN=(25400CN)-254
SCN - Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number)?CN - Curve Number?

Potential Maximum Retention Example

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Here is how the Potential Maximum Retention equation looks like.

1862.6667Edit=(2540012Edit)-254
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Potential Maximum Retention Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Potential Maximum Retention?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
SCN=(25400CN)-254
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
SCN=(2540012)-254
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
SCN=(2540012)-254
Next Step Evaluate
SCN=1.86266666666667m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
SCN=1862.66666666667mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
SCN=1862.6667mm

Potential Maximum Retention Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Symbol: SCN
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Curve Number
Curve Number is based on the area's hydrologic soil group, land use , treatment and hydrologic condition.
Symbol: CN
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number)

​Go Potential Maximum Retention given Curve Number
SCN=254(100CN-1)

Other formulas in Curve Number (CN) category

​Go Curve Number
CN=25400SCN+254
​Go Curve Number for Antecedent Moisture Condition One
CN=CN112.281-0.01281CN11
​Go Curve Number for Antecedent Moisture Condition-III
CN=CN110.427+0.00573CN11

How to Evaluate Potential Maximum Retention?

Potential Maximum Retention evaluator uses Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) = (25400/Curve Number)-254 to evaluate the Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number), The Potential Maximum Retention formula is defined as the ratio of the constant to the curve number which is a dimensionless parameter. Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) is denoted by SCN symbol.

How to evaluate Potential Maximum Retention using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Potential Maximum Retention, enter Curve Number (CN) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Potential Maximum Retention

What is the formula to find Potential Maximum Retention?
The formula of Potential Maximum Retention is expressed as Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) = (25400/Curve Number)-254. Here is an example- 1.9E+6 = (25400/12)-254.
How to calculate Potential Maximum Retention?
With Curve Number (CN) we can find Potential Maximum Retention using the formula - Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number) = (25400/Curve Number)-254.
What are the other ways to Calculate Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number)?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number)-
  • Potential Maximum Retention (Curve Number)=254*(100/Curve Number-1)OpenImg
Can the Potential Maximum Retention be negative?
No, the Potential Maximum Retention, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Potential Maximum Retention?
Potential Maximum Retention 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 can be measured.
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