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Manning's Equation (Civil Engineering) Formula

Calculates the average velocity of water flowing in an open channel.

Formula

v = (1/n) · R^(2/3) · S^(1/2)

Discipline: Civil Engineering. Result unit: m/s.

Variables and units

  • v — Velocity (m/s): Average flow velocity
  • n — Manning Coefficient: Manning's roughness coefficient
  • R — Hydraulic Radius (m): Hydraulic radius
  • S — Slope (m/m): Slope of the channel