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Hydraulic Jump Calculator

Analyzes hydraulic jump characteristics in open channel flow, including sequent depth, energy loss, and jump length. Used by hydraulic engineers designing spillways, stilling basins, and irrigation channels.

Upstream Velocity (m/s)

Upstream Depth (m)

Gravitational Acceleration (m/s²)

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Fluid Mechanics

Hydraulic Jump Depth Calculator

Calculates the sequent (conjugate) depth downstream of a hydraulic jump in open channel flow. Used by hydraulic engineers to design energy dissipators below spillways, sluice gates, and stilling basins.

Initial Depth (y1) (m)

Initial Velocity (m/s)

Gravitational Acceleration (m/s²)

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Key differences

	Hydraulic Jump Calculator	Hydraulic Jump Depth Calculator
Category	Fluid Mechanics	Fluid Mechanics
Inputs required	4	3
Result	Result (variable)	Conjugate Depth (y2) (m)
What it does	Analyzes hydraulic jump characteristics in open channel flow, including sequent depth, energy loss, and jump length. Used by hydraulic engineers designing spillways, stilling basins, and irrigation channels.	Calculates the sequent (conjugate) depth downstream of a hydraulic jump in open channel flow. Used by hydraulic engineers to design energy dissipators below spillways, sluice gates, and stilling basins.