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Rate of Flow is the rate at which a liquid or other substance flows through a particular channel, pipe, etc. Check FAQs
Qf=AVavg
Qf - Rate of Flow?A - Cross Sectional Area?Vavg - Average Velocity?

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24.102Edit=1.3Edit18.54Edit
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Rate of Flow Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Rate of Flow?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qf=AVavg
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qf=1.318.54m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qf=1.318.54
LAST Step Evaluate
Qf=24.102m³/s

Rate of Flow Formula Elements

Variables
Rate of Flow
Rate of Flow is the rate at which a liquid or other substance flows through a particular channel, pipe, etc.
Symbol: Qf
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross Sectional Area
Cross Sectional Area is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Average Velocity
Average Velocity is defined as the mean of all different velocities.
Symbol: Vavg
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Rate of Flow

​Go Rate of Flow given Head loss in Laminar Flow
Qf=hlγfπdp4128μLp
​Go Rate of Flow given Hydraulic Transmission Power
Qf=Pγl(He-hl)

Other formulas in Flow Rate category

​Go Volumetric Flow Rate at Vena Contracta
Vf=CdAvc2[g]Hw
​Go Volumetric Flow Rate of Circular Orifice
Vf=0.62a2[g]Hw
​Go Volumetric Flow Rate of Rectangular Notch
Vf=0.62bH232[g]Hw
​Go Volumetric Flow Rate of Triangular Right Angled Notch
Vf=2.635H52

How to Evaluate Rate of Flow?

Rate of Flow evaluator uses Rate of Flow = Cross Sectional Area*Average Velocity to evaluate the Rate of Flow, Rate of flow (or) Discharge is the rate at which a liquid or other substance flows through a particular channel, pipe, etc. Rate of Flow is denoted by Qf symbol.

How to evaluate Rate of Flow using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Rate of Flow, enter Cross Sectional Area (A) & Average Velocity (Vavg) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Rate of Flow

What is the formula to find Rate of Flow?
The formula of Rate of Flow is expressed as Rate of Flow = Cross Sectional Area*Average Velocity. Here is an example- 24.102 = 1.3*18.54.
How to calculate Rate of Flow?
With Cross Sectional Area (A) & Average Velocity (Vavg) we can find Rate of Flow using the formula - Rate of Flow = Cross Sectional Area*Average Velocity.
What are the other ways to Calculate Rate of Flow?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Rate of Flow-
  • Rate of Flow=Head Loss of Fluid*Specific Weight*pi*(Diameter of Pipe^4)/(128*Viscous Force*Length of Pipe)OpenImg
  • Rate of Flow=Power/(Specific Weight of Liquid*(Total Head at Entrance-Head Loss of Fluid))OpenImg
Can the Rate of Flow be negative?
No, the Rate of Flow, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Rate of Flow?
Rate of Flow 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 Rate of Flow can be measured.
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