Water Velocity Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Water Velocity is:

\[ Vw = \frac{WFR}{A} \]

Where:

\( Vw \) is the water velocity (ft/s)
\( WFR \) is the volumetric water flow rate (ft³/s)
\( A \) is the cross-sectional area of flow (ft²)

What is Water Velocity?

Water velocity describes the linear speed at which water flows through an enclosed volume. It is an important parameter in fluid dynamics and helps in understanding the behavior of water flow in various applications.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Volumetric Water Flow Rate (WFR) = 10 ft³/s
Cross-Sectional Area of Flow (A) = 2 ft²

Using the formula to calculate the water velocity:

\[ Vw = \frac{10}{2} = 5 \text{ ft/s} \]

The water velocity is 5 ft/s.