Precip-Mate ®
Friction Loss Calculator
GPM:
i
Gallons Per Minute: The flow rate of water through the pipe.
Length (ft):
i
The total length of the pipe in feet.
Pipe Type:
i
The material and classification of the pipe, which affects its flow characteristics.
Schedule 80
Schedule 40
Class 125
Class 160
Class 200
Class 315
HDPE DR 7
HDPE DR 9
HDPE DR 11
HDPE DR 15
Schedule 40 Steel
K Copper
Pipe Size (in)
i
The internal diameter of the pipe in inches.
Friction Loss (psi)
i
The pressure loss due to friction in pounds per square inch.
Velocity (fps)
i
The speed of water flow through the pipe in feet per second.