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Time of Peak is the time interval from the start of rainfall to the peak discharge. Check FAQs
Tp=Tc1.67
Tp - Time of Peak?Tc - Time of Recession?

Time of Peak given Time of Recession Example

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

7.1856Edit=12Edit1.67
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Time of Peak given Time of Recession Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Time of Peak given Time of Recession?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tp=Tc1.67
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tp=12h1.67
Next Step Convert Units
Tp=43200s1.67
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tp=432001.67
Next Step Evaluate
Tp=25868.2634730539s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Tp=7.18562874251497h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Tp=7.1856h

Time of Peak given Time of Recession 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.
Time of Recession
Time of Recession represents the withdrawal of water from the storage built up in the basin during the earlier phases of the hydrograph.
Symbol: Tc
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
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 Peak Discharge
Tp=2.08AQp
​Go Time of Peak given Time of Concentration
Tp=0.6tc+tr2
​Go Time of Peak given Base Length
Tp=Tb2.67

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 Time of Recession?

Time of Peak given Time of Recession evaluator uses Time of Peak = Time of Recession/1.67 to evaluate the Time of Peak, The Time of Peak given Time of Recession 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 Time of Recession using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Time of Peak given Time of Recession, enter Time of Recession (Tc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Time of Peak given Time of Recession

What is the formula to find Time of Peak given Time of Recession?
The formula of Time of Peak given Time of Recession is expressed as Time of Peak = Time of Recession/1.67. Here is an example- 0.001996 = 43200/1.67.
How to calculate Time of Peak given Time of Recession?
With Time of Recession (Tc) we can find Time of Peak given Time of Recession using the formula - Time of Peak = Time of Recession/1.67.
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=2.08*Area of Catchment/Peak DischargeOpenImg
  • Time of Peak=0.6*Time of Concentration+Standard Duration of Effective Rainfall/2OpenImg
Can the Time of Peak given Time of Recession be negative?
No, the Time of Peak given Time of Recession, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Time of Peak given Time of Recession?
Time of Peak given Time of Recession 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 Time of Recession can be measured.
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