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Pipe Flow Velocity & Friction Loss

Solve velocity and Hazen-Williams head loss for any diameter.

Result

Velocity

0.04 fps

Status

OK

About this tool

Pick a pipe material and C-factor, enter flow and diameter, and get velocity, friction loss per 100 ft, and a recommended max-velocity check. A go-to for the recurring r/Plumbing 'is 4 fps too high?' threads.

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