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W-Index refers to the uniform rate of infiltration during a rainstorm after initial infiltration capacity has decreased, typically measured in cm/h. Check FAQs
W=Pcm-Rtr
W - W-Index?Pcm - Rainfall Depth?R - Runoff Depth?tr - Rainfall Duration?

W-Index given Duration of Rainfall Example

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1714.2857Edit=12Edit-6Edit3.5Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
W=Pcm-Rtr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
W=12cm-6cm3.5h
Next Step Convert Units
W=120mm-60mm12600s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
W=120-6012600
Next Step Evaluate
W=0.00476190476190476m/s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
W=1714.28571428571cm/h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
W=1714.2857cm/h

W-Index given Duration of Rainfall Formula Elements

Variables
W-Index
W-Index refers to the uniform rate of infiltration during a rainstorm after initial infiltration capacity has decreased, typically measured in cm/h.
Symbol: W
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rainfall Depth
Rainfall Depth refers to the vertical height of rainwater accumulated over a surface during a specific period, typically measured in millimeters (mm) or inches.
Symbol: Pcm
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Runoff Depth
Runoff Depth refers to the vertical height of water from precipitation or irrigation that flows over land surfaces into water bodies, typically measured in centimeters (cm).
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Rainfall Duration
Rainfall duration refers to the length of time over which a rainfall event occurs, typically measured in hours or minutes, affecting runoff and infiltration.
Symbol: tr
Measurement: TimeUnit: h
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find W-Index

​Go W-Index given Runoff Coefficient
W=I(1-Cr)

Other formulas in Infiltration Index category

​Go Precipitation given W-Index
Pcm=(Wtr)+R
​Go Runoff given W-Index
R=Pcm-(Wtr)
​Go Duration of Rainfall given W-Index
tr=Pcm-RW
​Go Runoff Coefficient given W-Index
Cr=Pcm-(Wtr)

How to Evaluate W-Index given Duration of Rainfall?

W-Index given Duration of Rainfall evaluator uses W-Index = (Rainfall Depth-Runoff Depth)/Rainfall Duration to evaluate the W-Index, The W-Index given Duration of Rainfall is defined as the value of w index when we have prior information of other parameters used. W-Index is denoted by W symbol.

How to evaluate W-Index given Duration of Rainfall using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for W-Index given Duration of Rainfall, enter Rainfall Depth (Pcm), Runoff Depth (R) & Rainfall Duration (tr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on W-Index given Duration of Rainfall

What is the formula to find W-Index given Duration of Rainfall?
The formula of W-Index given Duration of Rainfall is expressed as W-Index = (Rainfall Depth-Runoff Depth)/Rainfall Duration. Here is an example- 4.1E+8 = (rainfall_in_cm-0.06)/12600.
How to calculate W-Index given Duration of Rainfall?
With Rainfall Depth (Pcm), Runoff Depth (R) & Rainfall Duration (tr) we can find W-Index given Duration of Rainfall using the formula - W-Index = (Rainfall Depth-Runoff Depth)/Rainfall Duration.
What are the other ways to Calculate W-Index?
Here are the different ways to Calculate W-Index-
  • W-Index=Intensity of Rainfall*(1-Runoff Coefficient)OpenImg
Can the W-Index given Duration of Rainfall be negative?
No, the W-Index given Duration of Rainfall, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure W-Index given Duration of Rainfall?
W-Index given Duration of Rainfall is usually measured using the Centimeter per Hour[cm/h] for Speed. Meter per Second[cm/h], Meter per Minute[cm/h], Meter per Hour[cm/h] are the few other units in which W-Index given Duration of Rainfall can be measured.
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