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Plumbing
Fixture Unit Demand Calculator
Computes the total plumbing demand load in fixture units for toilets, sinks, showers, and appliances, then converts it to a peak flow estimate for pipe sizing. Use it when designing or auditing a building's water supply system.
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Plumbing
Plumbing Fixture Unit Calculator
Add up the drainage fixture units (DFU) for every toilet, sink, shower, bathtub, and appliance in a building to find the correct supply and drain pipe sizes per plumbing code. Essential for new construction, additions, or remodels.
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Key differences
| Fixture Unit Demand Calculator | Plumbing Fixture Unit Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Plumbing | Plumbing |
| Inputs required | 5 | 5 |
| Result | Peak Demand (GPM) | Total Fixture Units (FU) |
| What it does | Computes the total plumbing demand load in fixture units for toilets, sinks, showers, and appliances, then converts it to a peak flow estimate for pipe sizing. Use it when designing or auditing a building's water supply system. | Add up the drainage fixture units (DFU) for every toilet, sink, shower, bathtub, and appliance in a building to find the correct supply and drain pipe sizes per plumbing code. Essential for new construction, additions, or remodels. |