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Time of Peak is the time interval from the start of rainfall to the peak discharge. Check FAQs
Tp=Tb2.67
Tp - Time of Peak?Tb - Base Length?

Time of Peak given Base Length Example

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Here is how the Time of Peak given Base Length equation looks like.

7Edit=18.69Edit2.67
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Time of Peak given Base Length Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tp=Tb2.67
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tp=18.69m2.67
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tp=18.692.67
Next Step Evaluate
Tp=25200s
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Tp=7h

Time of Peak given Base Length Formula Elements

Variables
Time of Peak
Time of Peak is the time interval from the start of rainfall to the peak discharge.
Symbol: Tp
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Base Length
Base Length in SCS Triangular Unit Hydrograph is a popular method used in watershed development activities, especially in small watersheds.
Symbol: Tb
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Time of Peak

​Go Time of Peak or Time of Rise
Tp=(tr2)+tp
​Go Time of Peak given Time of Recession
Tp=Tc1.67
​Go Time of Peak given Peak Discharge
Tp=2.08AQp
​Go Time of Peak given Time of Concentration
Tp=0.6tc+tr2

Other formulas in SCS Triangular Unit Hydrograph category

​Go Lag Time given Time of Peak
tp=Tp-tr2
​Go Time of Recession as Suggested in SCS
Tc=1.67Tp
​Go Peak Discharge
Qp=2.08ATp
​Go Catchment Area given Peak Discharge
A=TpQp2.08

How to Evaluate Time of Peak given Base Length?

Time of Peak given Base Length evaluator uses Time of Peak = Base Length/2.67 to evaluate the Time of Peak, The Time of Peak given Base Length formula is defined as the time interval from the start of rainfall to the peak discharge. Time of Peak is denoted by Tp symbol.

How to evaluate Time of Peak given Base Length using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Time of Peak given Base Length, enter Base Length (Tb) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Time of Peak given Base Length

What is the formula to find Time of Peak given Base Length?
The formula of Time of Peak given Base Length is expressed as Time of Peak = Base Length/2.67. Here is an example- 0.001944 = 18.69/2.67.
How to calculate Time of Peak given Base Length?
With Base Length (Tb) we can find Time of Peak given Base Length using the formula - Time of Peak = Base Length/2.67.
What are the other ways to Calculate Time of Peak?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Time of Peak-
  • Time of Peak=(Standard Duration of Effective Rainfall/2)+Basin LagOpenImg
  • Time of Peak=Time of Recession/1.67OpenImg
  • Time of Peak=2.08*Area of Catchment/Peak DischargeOpenImg
Can the Time of Peak given Base Length be negative?
No, the Time of Peak given Base Length, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Time of Peak given Base Length?
Time of Peak given Base Length is usually measured using the Hour[h] for Time. Second[h], Millisecond[h], Microsecond[h] are the few other units in which Time of Peak given Base Length can be measured.
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