Flow to Velocity Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the velocity from flow is:

\[ \text{V} = \frac{\text{Q}}{\text{A}} \]

Where:

\(\text{V}\) is the velocity (m/s)
\(\text{Q}\) is the volumetric flow rate (m³/s)
\(\text{A}\) is the cross-sectional area (m²)

What is Flow to Velocity?

Flow typically measures fluid volume moving through an enclosed space per unit of time. To convert this value into velocity, you must know the cross-sectional area of that enclosed space.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Volumetric Flow Rate = 2 m³/s
Cross-Sectional Area = 0.5 m²

Using the formula:

\[ \text{V} = \frac{2}{0.5} = 4 \, \text{m/s} \]

The velocity is 4 m/s.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Volumetric Flow Rate = 3 m³/s
Cross-Sectional Area = 1 m²

Using the formula:

\[ \text{V} = \frac{3}{1} = 3 \, \text{m/s} \]

The velocity is 3 m/s.