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Drainage Calculator

Calculate drain pipe size for stormwater, downspouts, and surface drainage. Based on rainfall intensity and drainage area.

Drainage Area Parameters

Drainage Sizing

Min Pipe Size -
Flow Rate 0 GPM
Adjusted Runoff Area 0 sq ft
Runoff Coefficient 0.95
Pipe Capacity 0 GPM
Velocity 0 FPS
Gravel/Catch Basins 0
Est. Material Cost $0

Runoff Coefficients

  • Roof/Concrete: 0.9-0.95
  • Grass: 0.2-0.35
  • Bare Soil: 0.3-0.6
  • Wooded: 0.1-0.2

Drainage Formula

Q = CIA

C = Runoff coefficient

I = Rainfall intensity

A = Area (acres)

Q = Flow (cfs)

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