SUBJECT: PIPE SIZING - GPM & PRESSURE LOSS #7-C-167 10/03/1995

5’ - 7’ FEET PER SECOND VELOCITY

PIPE SIZE 5’ - 7’ FPS GPM Range PSI Pressure Loss per 100’

1/2” 5-7 11 - 15
3/4” 8 - 11 6-9
1” 12 - 20 6 - 11
1 1/4” 20 - 30 2.7 - 6
1 1/2” 30 - 50 2.7 - 7
2” 55 - 80 2.5 - 5
2 1/2” 80 - 100 2-3
3” 110 - 175 1.6 - 3
4” 200 - 300 .9 - 2.1
6” 450 - 650 .6 - 1.18

EQUIVALENT LOSSES
90° elbow 20’
45° elbow 12’
Branch tee 15’
Gate valve (open) 15’
Ball valve (open) 25’
Quick disconnect (open) 35’
Hose barb 10’

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cotns date 8/2/01, revision: 2/1/96, original created 10/3/95 © 2001 ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC.