Average Velocity of Fluid Calculator

✖Volume flow rate is the quantity of fluid that passes through a given point or area in a system over a specific period of time.ⓘ Volume Flow Rate [F_v]			+10% -10%
✖Pipe Cross Sectional Area is the internal surface area through which a fluid flows, perpendicular to the direction of flow.ⓘ Pipe Cross Sectional Area [A]			+10% -10%

✖Fluid Average Velocity is the mean speed at which fluid particles travel through a cross-section of a conduit, influencing flow rate and dynamics, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).ⓘ Average Velocity of Fluid [V_avg]

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Average Velocity of Fluid

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`"V"_{"avg"} = "F"_{"v"}/"A"`

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`"3.333333m/s"="1.2m³/s"/"0.36m²"`

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Average Velocity of Fluid Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Fluid Average Velocity = Volume Flow Rate/Pipe Cross Sectional Area
V_avg = F_v/A
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Fluid Average Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Fluid Average Velocity is the mean speed at which fluid particles travel through a cross-section of a conduit, influencing flow rate and dynamics, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).
Volume Flow Rate - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - Volume flow rate is the quantity of fluid that passes through a given point or area in a system over a specific period of time.
Pipe Cross Sectional Area - (Measured in Square Meter) - Pipe Cross Sectional Area is the internal surface area through which a fluid flows, perpendicular to the direction of flow.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Volume Flow Rate: 1.2 Cubic Meter per Second --> 1.2 Cubic Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Pipe Cross Sectional Area: 0.36 Square Meter --> 0.36 Square Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_avg = F_v/A --> 1.2/0.36

Evaluating ... ...

V_avg = 3.33333333333333

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

3.33333333333333 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

3.33333333333333 ≈ 3.333333 Meter per Second <-- Fluid Average Velocity

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Drag Coefficient of Pipe

Go Drag Coefficient = (Force Flow*2*[g])/(Specific Weight Fluid Flow*Pipe Cross Sectional Area*Fluid Velocity)

Length of Pipe

Go Pipe Length = (2*Pipe Diameter*Head Loss due to Friction*[g])/(Friction Factor*Fluid Average Velocity^2)

Pipe Diameter

Go Pipe Diameter = (Friction Factor*Pipe Length*Fluid Average Velocity^2)/(2*Head Loss due to Friction*[g])

Head Loss

Go Head Loss due to Friction = (Friction Factor*Pipe Length*Fluid Average Velocity^2)/(2*Pipe Diameter*[g])

Density of Liquid

Go Fluid Density = (Reynolds Number*Absolute Fluid Viscosity)/(Fluid Velocity*Pipe Diameter)

Reynolds number of fluid flowing in Pipe

Go Reynolds Number = (Fluid Velocity*Pipe Diameter*Fluid Density)/Absolute Fluid Viscosity

Absolute Viscosity

Go Absolute Fluid Viscosity = (Fluid Velocity*Pipe Diameter*Fluid Density)/Reynolds Number

Loss Coefficient for Various Fitting

Go Head Loss Coefficient = (Head Loss due to Friction*2*[g])/(Fluid Average Velocity^2)

Head Loss Due to Fitting

Go Head Loss due to Friction = (Head Loss Coefficient*Fluid Average Velocity^2)/(2*[g])

Weight of Material on Length of Weighing Platform

Go Material Weight Flow = (Mass Flow Rate*Weighing Platform Length)/Conveyer Belt Speed

Length of weighing platform

Go Weighing Platform Length = (Material Weight Flow*Conveyer Belt Speed)/Mass Flow Rate

Speed of Conveyor Belt

Go Conveyer Belt Speed = (Weighing Platform Length*Mass Flow Rate)/Material Weight Flow

Average Velocity of Fluid

Go Fluid Average Velocity = Volume Flow Rate/Pipe Cross Sectional Area

Flow Rate

Go Volume Flow Rate = Pipe Cross Sectional Area*Fluid Average Velocity

Volume Flow Rate

Go Volume Flow Rate = Mass Flow Rate/Material Density

Mass Flow Rate

Go Mass Flow Rate = Material Density*Volume Flow Rate

Average Velocity of Fluid Formula

Fluid Average Velocity = Volume Flow Rate/Pipe Cross Sectional Area
V_avg = F_v/A

What is normal flow rate?

Normal flow rate is 1 atmosphere (101.3 kPa) or 14.696 psi at 32 0F (0 0C). The actual flow rate is the actual volume of fluid that passes a given point based on the given pressure and temperature of the process.

How to Calculate Average Velocity of Fluid?

Average Velocity of Fluid calculator uses Fluid Average Velocity = Volume Flow Rate/Pipe Cross Sectional Area to calculate the Fluid Average Velocity, The Average Velocity of Fluid formula is defined as a measure of the mean speed at which fluid particles travel along a flow path. It is calculated by dividing the total volume flow rate of the fluid by the cross-sectional area through which the fluid is moving. Fluid Average Velocity is denoted by V_avg symbol.

How to calculate Average Velocity of Fluid using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Average Velocity of Fluid, enter Volume Flow Rate (F_v) & Pipe Cross Sectional Area (A) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Average Velocity of Fluid calculation can be explained with given input values -> 20 = 1.2/0.36.

FAQ

What is Average Velocity of Fluid?

The Average Velocity of Fluid formula is defined as a measure of the mean speed at which fluid particles travel along a flow path. It is calculated by dividing the total volume flow rate of the fluid by the cross-sectional area through which the fluid is moving and is represented as V_avg = F_v/A or Fluid Average Velocity = Volume Flow Rate/Pipe Cross Sectional Area. Volume flow rate is the quantity of fluid that passes through a given point or area in a system over a specific period of time & Pipe Cross Sectional Area is the internal surface area through which a fluid flows, perpendicular to the direction of flow.

How to calculate Average Velocity of Fluid?

The Average Velocity of Fluid formula is defined as a measure of the mean speed at which fluid particles travel along a flow path. It is calculated by dividing the total volume flow rate of the fluid by the cross-sectional area through which the fluid is moving is calculated using Fluid Average Velocity = Volume Flow Rate/Pipe Cross Sectional Area. To calculate Average Velocity of Fluid, you need Volume Flow Rate (F_v) & Pipe Cross Sectional Area (A). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Volume Flow Rate & Pipe Cross Sectional Area and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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