Flow Rate Formula

Flow Rate Formula

The flow rate of a liquid is a measure of the volume of liquid that moves in a certain amount of time. The flow rate depends on
the area of the pipe or channel that the liquid is moving through, and the velocity of the liquid. If the liquid is flowing through
a pipe,

the area is A = πr , where2 r is the radius of the pipe. For a rectangle, the area is A = wh

where w is the width, and h is the height. The flow rate can be measured in meters

cubed per second (m /s), or in3 liters per second (L/s). Liters are more common for

measures of liquid volume, and 1 m /s = 1000 L/s.3

fluid flow rate = area of the pipe or channel×velocity of the liquid

Q = Av

Q = liquid flow rate (m 3/s or L/s)

A = area of the pipe or channel (m 2)

v = velocity of the liquid (m/s)