Wetted Area for Rectangle Formula

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Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water. Check FAQs
Arect=BrectDf
Arect - Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle?Brect - Width of Section of Rect Channel?Df - Depth of Flow of Channel?

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54.08Edit=10.4Edit5.2Edit
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Wetted Area for Rectangle Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Wetted Area for Rectangle?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Arect=BrectDf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Arect=10.4m5.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Arect=10.45.2
LAST Step Evaluate
Arect=54.08

Wetted Area for Rectangle Formula Elements

Variables
Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle
Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: Arect
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Width of Section of Rect Channel
Width of Section of Rect Channel is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration.
Symbol: Brect
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Flow of Channel
Depth of Flow of Channel is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.
Symbol: Df
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Geometrical Properties of Rectangular Channel Section category

​Go Width of Section given Wetted Areas
Brect=ArectDf
​Go Depth of Flow given Wetted Area for Rectangle
Df=ArectBrect
​Go Wetted Perimeter for Rectangular Section
Prect=Brect+2Df
​Go Width of Section given Perimeter
Brect=Prect-2Df

How to Evaluate Wetted Area for Rectangle?

Wetted Area for Rectangle evaluator uses Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel to evaluate the Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle, The Wetted Area for Rectangle formula is defined as the total area of section in contact with water while flow taking place in rectangular channel. Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle is denoted by Arect symbol.

How to evaluate Wetted Area for Rectangle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wetted Area for Rectangle, enter Width of Section of Rect Channel (Brect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (Df) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wetted Area for Rectangle

What is the formula to find Wetted Area for Rectangle?
The formula of Wetted Area for Rectangle is expressed as Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel. Here is an example- 54.08 = 10.4*5.2.
How to calculate Wetted Area for Rectangle?
With Width of Section of Rect Channel (Brect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (Df) we can find Wetted Area for Rectangle using the formula - Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel.
Can the Wetted Area for Rectangle be negative?
Yes, the Wetted Area for Rectangle, measured in Area can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wetted Area for Rectangle?
Wetted Area for Rectangle is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Wetted Area for Rectangle can be measured.
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