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Bernoulli's Equation Formula

Solves downstream pressure from pressure, velocity, and elevation changes in steady incompressible flow.

Formula

P₂ = P₁ + 0.5ρv₁² + ρgh₁ - 0.5ρv₂² - ρgh₂

Discipline: Fluid Mechanics. Result unit: Pa.

Variables and units

  • P₁ — Pressure 1 (Pa): Pressure at point 1
  • ρ — Density (kg/m³): Fluid density
  • v₁ — Velocity 1 (m/s): Fluid velocity at point 1
  • g — Gravity (m/s²): Gravitational acceleration
  • h₁ — Height 1 (m): Height at point 1
  • P₂ — Pressure 2 (Pa): Pressure at point 2
  • v₂ — Velocity 2 (m/s): Fluid velocity at point 2
  • h₂ — Height 2 (m): Height at point 2