Rate of flow or discharge Formula

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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
Q=Acsvavg
Q - Rate of Flow?Acs - Cross-Sectional Area?vavg - Average Velocity?

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994500Edit=130Edit76.5Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Q=Acsvavg
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Q=130cm²76.5m/s
Next Step Convert Units
Q=0.01376.5m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Q=0.01376.5
Next Step Evaluate
Q=0.9945m³/s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Q=994500cm³/s

Rate of flow or discharge 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: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: cm³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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: Acs
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
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.

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How to Evaluate Rate of flow or discharge?

Rate of flow or discharge evaluator uses Rate of Flow = Cross-Sectional Area*Average Velocity to evaluate the Rate of Flow, The Rate of flow or discharge formula is defined as the quantity of fluid flowing per second through a section of pipe or a channel. Rate of Flow is denoted by Q symbol.

How to evaluate Rate of flow or discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Rate of flow or discharge, enter Cross-Sectional Area (Acs) & Average Velocity (vavg) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Rate of flow or discharge

What is the formula to find Rate of flow or discharge?
The formula of Rate of flow or discharge is expressed as Rate of Flow = Cross-Sectional Area*Average Velocity. Here is an example- 9.9E+11 = 0.013*76.5.
How to calculate Rate of flow or discharge?
With Cross-Sectional Area (Acs) & Average Velocity (vavg) we can find Rate of flow or discharge using the formula - Rate of Flow = Cross-Sectional Area*Average Velocity.
Can the Rate of flow or discharge be negative?
Yes, the Rate of flow or discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Rate of flow or discharge?
Rate of flow or discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Centimeter per Second[cm³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Second[cm³/s], Cubic Meter per Day[cm³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[cm³/s] are the few other units in which Rate of flow or discharge can be measured.
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