Manning's equation: open channel flow

Set the channel width, depth, slope and lining to see the velocity and the discharge.

Works in metric or imperial units.

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What is the hydraulic radius?

The flow area divided by the wetted perimeter (the length of channel touching the water).

What formula does it use?

V = (1/n) R^(2/3) S^(1/2); Q = AV.

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