Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula Formula

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Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula refers to the speed of water flow in an open channel, calculated using the Chezy constant and hydraulic slope. Check FAQs
Vc=CScm
Vc - Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula?C - Chezy's Constant?Sc - Slope for Chezy's Formula?m - Hydraulic Mean Depth?

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5.02Edit=15Edit0.0112Edit10Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vc=CScm
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vc=150.011210m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vc=150.011210
Next Step Evaluate
Vc=5.01996015920445m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vc=5.02m/s

Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula Formula Elements

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Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula
Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula refers to the speed of water flow in an open channel, calculated using the Chezy constant and hydraulic slope.
Symbol: Vc
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Chezy's Constant
The Chezy's Constant refers to an empirical coefficient used to determine flow velocity in open channels, adjusting for roughness.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Slope for Chezy's Formula
The Slope for Chezy's Formula refers to the hydraulic gradient or energy slope, indicating the decline in water surface elevation per unit length.
Symbol: Sc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Mean Depth
The Hydraulic Mean Depth refers to the cross-sectional area of flow divided by the wetted perimeter, used to analyze fluid flow in channels.
Symbol: m
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other formulas in Chezy's Formula category

​Go Chezy's Constant given Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula
C=VcScm
​Go Hydraulic Gradient given Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula
Sc=(Vc)2(C)2m
​Go Hydraulic Mean Radius of Channel given Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula
m=(Vc)2(C)2Sc
​Go Hydraulic Mean Radius of Channel
m=(AwP)

How to Evaluate Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula?

Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula evaluator uses Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula = Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Slope for Chezy's Formula*Hydraulic Mean Depth) to evaluate the Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula, The Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula is defined as the speed of water flow in an open channel, calculated using the Chezy constant and hydraulic slope. Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula is denoted by Vc symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula, enter Chezy's Constant (C), Slope for Chezy's Formula (Sc) & Hydraulic Mean Depth (m) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula

What is the formula to find Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula?
The formula of Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula is expressed as Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula = Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Slope for Chezy's Formula*Hydraulic Mean Depth). Here is an example- 5.01996 = 15*sqrt(0.0112*10).
How to calculate Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula?
With Chezy's Constant (C), Slope for Chezy's Formula (Sc) & Hydraulic Mean Depth (m) we can find Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula using the formula - Flow Velocity for Chezy's Formula = Chezy's Constant*sqrt(Slope for Chezy's Formula*Hydraulic Mean Depth). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula be negative?
No, the Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula?
Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Velocity of Flow by Chezy's Formula can be measured.
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