Depletion Rate Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the depletion rate is:

\[ DR = \frac{IQ - CQ}{TS} \]

Where:

\(DR\) is the depletion rate (units per hour)
\(IQ\) is the initial quantity of the resource (units)
\(CQ\) is the consumed quantity of the resource (units)
\(TS\) is the time span over which the consumption is measured (hours)

What is a Depletion Rate?

The depletion rate is a measure of the rate at which a resource is being consumed or used up. It is an important metric in resource management, helping to predict when a resource will be exhausted and to plan for sustainable usage. The depletion rate can apply to natural resources, inventory stock, energy consumption, and more.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Initial Quantity (IQ) = 100 units
Consumed Quantity (CQ) = 20 units
Time Span (TS) = 10 hours

Using the formula to calculate the depletion rate (DR):

\[ DR = \frac{IQ - CQ}{TS} = \frac{100 - 20}{10} = 8 \text{ units per hour} \]

The Depletion Rate (DR) is 8 units per hour.