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Width is the horizontal measurement or dimension of a structure, feature, or area. Check FAQs
w=(QSORL)
w - Width?Q - Discharge?SOR - Overflow Rate?L - Length?

Width of Tank given Overflow Rate Example

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2.2902Edit=(3Edit0.4352Edit3.01Edit)
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Width of Tank given Overflow Rate Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Width of Tank given Overflow Rate?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
w=(QSORL)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
w=(3m³/s0.4352m/s3.01m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
w=(30.43523.01)
Next Step Evaluate
w=2.29016025014657m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
w=2.2902m

Width of Tank given Overflow Rate Formula Elements

Variables
Width
Width is the horizontal measurement or dimension of a structure, feature, or area.
Symbol: w
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Discharge
Discharge is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Overflow Rate
Overflow Rate is the flow rate of water per unit surface area of the tank.
Symbol: SOR
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length
Length is the measurement or extent of something from end to end.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Width

​Go Width of Tank given Height to Length Ratio
w=(Qvsd)(HL)
​Go Width of Tank given Settling Velocity
w=(QsvsL)

Other formulas in Width of Tank category

​Go Overflow Rate given Discharge
SOR=QwL
​Go Rate of Flow given Detention Time
qflow=(VTd)
​Go Volume of Tank given Detention Time
V=Tdqflow
​Go Cross-section Area of Tank with known Velocity of Flow of Water
Acs=QVw

How to Evaluate Width of Tank given Overflow Rate?

Width of Tank given Overflow Rate evaluator uses Width = (Discharge/(Overflow Rate*Length)) to evaluate the Width, The Width of Tank given Overflow Rate formula is defined as the horizontal dimension of a tank or reservoir, considering overflow rate. Width is denoted by w symbol.

How to evaluate Width of Tank given Overflow Rate using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Width of Tank given Overflow Rate, enter Discharge (Q), Overflow Rate (SOR) & Length (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Width of Tank given Overflow Rate

What is the formula to find Width of Tank given Overflow Rate?
The formula of Width of Tank given Overflow Rate is expressed as Width = (Discharge/(Overflow Rate*Length)). Here is an example- 0.830565 = (3/(0.4352*3.01)).
How to calculate Width of Tank given Overflow Rate?
With Discharge (Q), Overflow Rate (SOR) & Length (L) we can find Width of Tank given Overflow Rate using the formula - Width = (Discharge/(Overflow Rate*Length)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Width?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Width-
  • Width=(Discharge/(Settling Velocity*Depth))*(Ratio of Height to Length)OpenImg
  • Width=(Discharge entering Basin given Settling Velocity/(Settling Velocity*Length))OpenImg
Can the Width of Tank given Overflow Rate be negative?
Yes, the Width of Tank given Overflow Rate, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Width of Tank given Overflow Rate?
Width of Tank given Overflow Rate is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Width of Tank given Overflow Rate can be measured.
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