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Wetted Surface Area of Parabola [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water. Check FAQs
APara=(23)Tdf
APara - Wetted Surface Area of Parabola?T - Top Width?df - Depth of Flow?

Wetted Area Example

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4.62Edit=(23)2.1Edit3.3Edit
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Wetted Area Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
APara=(23)Tdf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
APara=(23)2.1m3.3m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
APara=(23)2.13.3
LAST Step Evaluate
APara=4.62

Wetted Area Formula Elements

Variables
Wetted Surface Area of Parabola
Wetted Surface Area of Parabola [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Symbol: APara
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Top Width
Top Width is defined as the width at the top of the section.
Symbol: T
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Depth of Flow
Depth of Flow 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 should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Wetted Surface Area of Parabola

​Go Wetted Area given Top Width
APara=Tdf1.5

Other formulas in Geometrical Properties of Parabolic Channel Section category

​Go Top Width given Wetted Area
T=APara(23)df
​Go Depth of Flow given Wetted Area for Parabola
df=APara(23)T
​Go Wetted Perimeter for Parabola
PPara=T+(83)dfdfT
​Go Hydraulic Radius given Width
RH(Para)=2(T)2df3(T)2+8(df)2

How to Evaluate Wetted Area?

Wetted Area evaluator uses Wetted Surface Area of Parabola = (2/3)*Top Width*Depth of Flow to evaluate the Wetted Surface Area of Parabola, The Wetted Area is defined as area in contact with water in the channel at any point in the section in the flow. Wetted Surface Area of Parabola is denoted by APara symbol.

How to evaluate Wetted Area using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Wetted Area, enter Top Width (T) & Depth of Flow (df) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Wetted Area

What is the formula to find Wetted Area?
The formula of Wetted Area is expressed as Wetted Surface Area of Parabola = (2/3)*Top Width*Depth of Flow. Here is an example- 4.62 = (2/3)*2.1*3.3.
How to calculate Wetted Area?
With Top Width (T) & Depth of Flow (df) we can find Wetted Area using the formula - Wetted Surface Area of Parabola = (2/3)*Top Width*Depth of Flow.
What are the other ways to Calculate Wetted Surface Area of Parabola?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wetted Surface Area of Parabola-
  • Wetted Surface Area of Parabola=Top Width*Depth of Flow/1.5OpenImg
Can the Wetted Area be negative?
No, the Wetted Area, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Wetted Area?
Wetted Area 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 can be measured.
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