Kv Values (m3/hr) for Pressure Drop Calculations

Cast Iron Gate Valve

Size 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
Kv 513 666 1180 1820 2365 4385 6528 10183

Bronze Gate Valve

Size 15 20 25 32 40 50
Kv 36 45 82 115 196 285

Cast Iron Globe valve

Size 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
Kv 79 115 181 225 364 690 1010 1575

Bronze Globe Valve

Size 15 20 25 32 40 50
Kv 4.5 6 10 17.5 21.5 31.5

Cast Iron Swing Check Valve

Size 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
Kv 172 287 462 730 1110 2143 3125 4725

Bronze Swing Check valve

Size 15 20 25 32 40 50
Kv 5 8.5 12 21.5 35 55

Cast Iron Strainer

Size 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
Kv 96 149 223 347 480 853 1104 1450

Bronze Strainer
Size 15 20 25 32 40 50
Kv 4.1 6.8 9.5 17 26 34

Butterfly Valve
Size 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300 500
Kv 120 189 311 433 745 1219 1805 3093 4825 6946 18056

Brass ball valve

Size 15 20 25 32 40 50
Kv 15.5 31 52 100 180 350