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Pump Power Calculator

Calculate the shaft power a pump must deliver to move fluid through a system against a given total head. Use this to size pump motors or estimate energy consumption in HVAC, water supply, and process engineering.

Flow Rate (m³/s)

Total Head (m)

Fluid Density (kg/m³)

Pump Efficiency

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Fluid Mechanics

Pipe Flow Calculator

Determine pressure drop in circular pipes using the Darcy-Weisbach equation. Use this when designing water supply lines, HVAC ducts, or industrial piping systems to ensure adequate flow.

Pipe Diameter (m)

Pipe Length (m)

Pipe Material

Flow Velocity (m/s)

Kinematic Viscosity (m²/s)

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Key differences

	Pump Power Calculator	Pipe Flow Calculator
Category	Fluid Mechanics	Fluid Mechanics
Inputs required	4	5
Result	Required Power (kW)	Pressure Drop (Pa)
What it does	Calculate the shaft power a pump must deliver to move fluid through a system against a given total head. Use this to size pump motors or estimate energy consumption in HVAC, water supply, and process engineering.	Determine pressure drop in circular pipes using the Darcy-Weisbach equation. Use this when designing water supply lines, HVAC ducts, or industrial piping systems to ensure adequate flow.