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Fluid Mechanics
Manning's Roughness Flow Calculator
Estimate average flow velocity in an open channel or partially-full pipe using Manning's equation with hydraulic radius, slope, and roughness coefficient. Useful for stormwater design, culvert sizing, channel design, and natural-stream hydraulic analysis.
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Fluid Mechanics
Open Channel Flow Calculator
Compute flow rate and velocity in open channels — rivers, ditches, and culverts — using Manning's equation. Use it for drainage design, irrigation channel sizing, and flood capacity analysis.
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Key differences
| Manning's Roughness Flow Calculator | Open Channel Flow Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Fluid Mechanics | Fluid Mechanics |
| Inputs required | 3 | 5 |
| Result | Flow Velocity (m/s) | Flow Rate (m³/s) |
| What it does | Estimate average flow velocity in an open channel or partially-full pipe using Manning's equation with hydraulic radius, slope, and roughness coefficient. Useful for stormwater design, culvert sizing, channel design, and natural-stream hydraulic analysis. | Compute flow rate and velocity in open channels — rivers, ditches, and culverts — using Manning's equation. Use it for drainage design, irrigation channel sizing, and flood capacity analysis. |