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Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event. Check FAQs
Qp=2.78CpAtp
Qp - Peak Discharge?Cp - Regional Constant (Snyder)?A - Area of Catchment?tp - Basin Lag?

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0.834Edit=2.780.6Edit3Edit6Edit
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Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qp=2.78CpAtp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qp=2.780.63km²6h
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qp=2.780.636
LAST Step Evaluate
Qp=0.834m³/s

Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Peak Discharge
Peak Discharge is the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during an event.
Symbol: Qp
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Regional Constant (Snyder)
Regional Constant (Snyder) is considered an indication of the retention and storage capacity of the watershed.
Symbol: Cp
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0.56 to 0.69.
Area of Catchment
Area of Catchment is the geographical area from which water flows into a particular point, such as a well, stream, or reservoir.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: km²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Basin Lag
Basin Lag is the elapsed time between the occurrences of the centroids of the effective rainfall.
Symbol: tp
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Peak Discharge

​Go Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
Qp=2.78CpAt'p

Other formulas in Synder's Synthetic Unit Hydrograph category

​Go Regional Constant given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
Cp=Qpt'p2.78A
​Go Catchment Area given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
A=Qpt'p2.78Cr
​Go Modified Basin Lag given Peak Discharge for Nonstandard Effective Rainfall
t'p=2.78CrAQp
​Go Basin Lag given Modified Basin Lag
tp=t'p-(tR4)2122

How to Evaluate Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge?

Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge evaluator uses Peak Discharge = 2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)*Area of Catchment/Basin Lag to evaluate the Peak Discharge, The Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge formula is defined as the maximum volume flow rate passing a particular location during a storm event. Peak Discharge is denoted by Qp symbol.

How to evaluate Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge, enter Regional Constant (Snyder) (Cp), Area of Catchment (A) & Basin Lag (tp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge

What is the formula to find Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge?
The formula of Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge is expressed as Peak Discharge = 2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)*Area of Catchment/Basin Lag. Here is an example- 0.834 = 2.78*0.6*3000000/21600.
How to calculate Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge?
With Regional Constant (Snyder) (Cp), Area of Catchment (A) & Basin Lag (tp) we can find Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge using the formula - Peak Discharge = 2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)*Area of Catchment/Basin Lag.
What are the other ways to Calculate Peak Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Peak Discharge-
  • Peak Discharge=2.78*Regional Constant (Snyder)*Area of Catchment/Modified Basin LagOpenImg
Can the Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge be negative?
Yes, the Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge?
Snyder's Equation for Peak 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 Snyder's Equation for Peak Discharge can be measured.
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