Snow to Liquid Ratio Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Snow to Liquid Ratio (SLR) is:

\[ \text{SLR} = \frac{S}{L} \]

Where:

\( S \) is the Snowfall in inches.
\( L \) is the Liquid Equivalent in inches.
\( \text{SLR} \) is the Snow to Liquid Ratio.

What is a Snow To Liquid Ratio?

The Snow to Liquid Ratio (SLR) is a measure used to describe the density of snow. It represents the depth of snow that falls compared to the equivalent amount of liquid water. A common average ratio is 10:1, meaning 10 inches of snow melts down to 1 inch of water. This ratio can vary depending on the temperature and type of snow.

Example Calculation

Consider an example where:

Snowfall (S): 15 inches
Liquid Equivalent (L): 1.5 inches

Using the formula to calculate the Snow to Liquid Ratio:

\[ \text{SLR} = \frac{15}{1.5} = 10 \]

This means that the snow to liquid ratio is 10:1 for this example, indicating that 15 inches of snow corresponds to 1.5 inches of liquid water.