Stream Density Formula

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Stream Density is the length of all channels within the basin divided by the area of the basin. Check FAQs
Ds=NsAcatchment
Ds - Stream Density?Ns - Number of Streams?Acatchment - Catchment Area?

Stream Density Example

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Here is how the Stream Density equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Stream Density equation looks like.

6Edit=12Edit2Edit
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Stream Density Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Stream Density?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ds=NsAcatchment
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ds=122
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ds=122
LAST Step Evaluate
Ds=6

Stream Density Formula Elements

Variables
Stream Density
Stream Density is the length of all channels within the basin divided by the area of the basin.
Symbol: Ds
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Streams
Number of Streams “Ns” of given order per Sq. Km.
Symbol: Ns
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Catchment Area
Catchment Area is an area of land where all water flows to a single stream, river, lake or even ocean.
Symbol: Acatchment
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Stream Density category

​Go Catchment Area given Stream Density
Acatchment=NsDs
​Go Number of Streams given Stream Density
Ns=DsAcatchment
​Go Length of Overland Flow
Lo=(12)Ds

How to Evaluate Stream Density?

Stream Density evaluator uses Stream Density = Number of Streams/Catchment Area to evaluate the Stream Density, The Stream Density formula is defined as the length of all channels within the basin divided by the area of the basin. Stream Density is denoted by Ds symbol.

How to evaluate Stream Density using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stream Density, enter Number of Streams (Ns) & Catchment Area (Acatchment) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stream Density

What is the formula to find Stream Density?
The formula of Stream Density is expressed as Stream Density = Number of Streams/Catchment Area. Here is an example- 6 = 12/2.
How to calculate Stream Density?
With Number of Streams (Ns) & Catchment Area (Acatchment) we can find Stream Density using the formula - Stream Density = Number of Streams/Catchment Area.
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