Hydraulic Radius Calculator
Introduction & Importance
Hydraulic radius is a crucial parameter in open-channel flow calculations. It represents the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel to its wetted perimeter…
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the width and depth of the channel.
- Click the ‘Calculate’ button.
- View the results and chart below.
Formula & Methodology
The hydraulic radius (R) is calculated using the formula:
R = A / P
Where A is the cross-sectional area and P is the wetted perimeter…
USACE Open-Channel Flow – An authoritative guide to open-channel flow calculations.