Face Velocity Calculator

Face Velocity Calculator calculator can be used to determine the average velocity of a fluid flowing through an opening or cross-section area.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Face Velocity (V) = Flow Rate (Q) / Area (A)

Where:
V = Face Velocity (m/s)
Q = Flow Rate (m³/s)
A = Cross-Sectional Area (m²)

Face Velocity Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Face Velocity Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the flow rate (Q) in cubic meters per second (m³/s)
  2. Enter the cross-sectional area (A) in square meters (m²)
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the face velocity
  4. The result will be displayed in meters per second (m/s)

Working Principle

Face velocity is the average speed of a fluid flowing through an opening or cross-section area. It's calculated by dividing the flow rate by the area of the opening.

Applications

This calculator is useful in various fields including:

  • Hydraulic engineering
  • Airflow calculations in ventilation systems
  • Water treatment plants
  • Industrial processes requiring fluid flow measurement

Example

If a pipe has a flow rate of 0.5 m³/s and a cross-sectional area of 0.2 m², the face velocity would be:

Face Velocity = 0.5 m³/s ÷ 0.2 m² = 2.5 m/s