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Maximum Flood discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing through a particular location during an event. Check FAQs
Qmp=CRA23
Qmp - Maximum Flood Discharge?CR - Ryve's Coefficient?A - Catchment Area?

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80.1947Edit=6.8Edit40.5Edit23
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Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qmp=CRA23
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qmp=6.840.5km²23
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qmp=6.840.523
Next Step Evaluate
Qmp=80.1946866627922m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qmp=80.1947m³/s

Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Maximum Flood Discharge
Maximum Flood discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing through a particular location during an event.
Symbol: Qmp
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ryve's Coefficient
Ryve's Coefficient was originally developed for the Tamil Nadu region, is in use in Tamil Nadu and parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Symbol: CR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 6.7 to 10.3.
Catchment Area
Catchment Area for an empirical estimation is in square kilometers to where all water flows to a single stream, river, lake or even ocean.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: km²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Maximum Flood Discharge

​Go Ryves Formula of Maximum Flood Discharge for Areas within 80km from East Coast
Qmp=6.8A23
​Go Ryves Formula of Maximum Flood Discharge for Areas within 80-160km from East Coast
Qmp=8.5A23
​Go Ryves Formula of Maximum Flood Discharge for Limited Areas near Hills
Qmp=10.2A23

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​Go Catchment area when maximum flood discharge in Ryve's formula
A=(QmpCR)1.5

How to Evaluate Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge?

Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge evaluator uses Maximum Flood Discharge = Ryve's Coefficient*Catchment Area^(2/3) to evaluate the Maximum Flood Discharge, The Ryves Formula for Maximum Flood Discharge formula is defined as the parameters of flood discharge Q and catchment area A. For catchments in South India, the Ryves formula is preferred. Maximum Flood Discharge is denoted by Qmp symbol.

How to evaluate Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge, enter Ryve's Coefficient (CR) & Catchment Area (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge

What is the formula to find Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge?
The formula of Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge is expressed as Maximum Flood Discharge = Ryve's Coefficient*Catchment Area^(2/3). Here is an example- 73.70835 = 6.8*40500000^(2/3).
How to calculate Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge?
With Ryve's Coefficient (CR) & Catchment Area (A) we can find Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge using the formula - Maximum Flood Discharge = Ryve's Coefficient*Catchment Area^(2/3).
What are the other ways to Calculate Maximum Flood Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Maximum Flood Discharge-
  • Maximum Flood Discharge=6.8*Catchment Area^(2/3)OpenImg
  • Maximum Flood Discharge=8.5*Catchment Area^(2/3)OpenImg
  • Maximum Flood Discharge=10.2*Catchment Area^(2/3)OpenImg
Can the Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge be negative?
No, the Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge?
Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge 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 Ryves Formula for maximum flood discharge can be measured.
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