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To calculate the flow rate of water inside a closed pipe, contractors such as plumbers, pipefitters, and irrigation specialists must understand complicated math formulas and know how to apply them on the job. ServiceTitan’s water flow rate calculator makes determining volumetric flow rate quick and easy.

To understand flow rate in simple terms, imagine measuring the amount of water flowing from a spigot into a 5-gallon bucket over a period of several minutes. Divide 5 by the number of minutes it took to fill the bucket, and you’ll know the flow rate of the water in gallons per minute.

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A backflow prevention device, also known as a flood mitigation or shutoff valve, is a valve designed to prevent stormwater or sewage from flooding your building through any toilets, sinks, showers, or other drains. Building drainage and sanitary systems are designed to remove sewage and other liquid waste from structures, but when floodwaters enter and overload the municipal sewage or stormwater system to which your pipes connect, the direction of flow can reverse, causing contaminated water to back up into your building. Sewage backup can occur even if a building does not otherwise flood, usually due to service lines that are broken or completely or partially blocked by grease, waste, or tree roots. A backflow prevention device can be installed directly into your main drain pipe, preferably outside of the building ahead of the point where the main drain pipe enters the structure, to stop the reverse flow of water from the city’s system into your home or business.

The volume flow rate, also referred to as volumetric flow rate, measures the volume of a fluid that passes through a given cross-sectional area of a pipe over a specific unit of time. Pipe flow rate is usually represented by the letter Q in the flow rate equation.

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The area represents the cross-sectional space at a point in the flow’s path, or basically the inner diameter of the pipe.

While a liquid flow rate calculator measures the amount of fluid output in terms of volume, velocity in pipe refers to how fast the fluid is moving in distance per a specific unit of time.

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Once you determine the outer diameter, refer to this common pipe dimensions table to clearly find the inner diameter of your pipe.

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Backflow prevention devices include check valves, gate valves, ball float check valves, flap valves, and dual backflow valves. They can be automatic or manual, and configured in an open or closed position. A normally open valve is typically open to allow sewage to flow out during normal use but closes if backflow occurs, whereas a normally closed valve is typically closed and only opens when regular flow in the designed direction occurs to let the sewage exit. Dual backflow valves, while the most expensive, are most often recommended as they are a combination of check (closed) and gate (open) valves, which provide dual protection against infiltration; this can be valuable for a building that repeatedly has backflow flooding.

*The recommended values are in good faith and are solely meant for generic, informative purposes. We do not guarantee the accuracy of this information. Please note that other external factors may affect or falsify the recommendations. For accurate values, consult a licensed engineer.

To clarify the difference between flow rate and velocity in pipe, consider a river’s flow rate. The greater the velocity of the water, the greater the flow rate of the river. But flow rate also depends on the size of the river. A bubbling creek carries far less water than the Mississippi River, for instance.

Determining a flow rate calculation simply means determining how fast the water moves through a pipe and how much space it occupies inside the pipe as it moves from one point to another. Use ServiceTitan’s Flow Rate Calculator to save time, reduce waste, and get an accurate measurement every time.

To calculate flow rate, you must first determine the area (A) through which the fluid flows and its velocity (v) or speed.

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You should have your backflow prevention devices installed by a qualified, licensed plumber in a location that allows best access for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning, preferably outside the structure to minimize damage should the sewer line fail. Regular inspection and maintenance are critical to make sure that the valve has not been affected by soil or debris, and that it is still functioning properly. You might also consider installing a sewer backup alarm to warn you when the backwater valve is activated so that you know to minimize your water usage.

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Calculate the inner diameter of the pipe by measuring the distance from one inside edge, across the center, and to the opposite inside edge. Measure in inches or millimeters.

To calculate flow rate, contractors must understand complicated math formulas. This flow rate calculator makes determining volumetric flow rate easy.

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For an 8-inch pipe (diameter) with water flowing through it at an average velocity of 16 feet per second, we can determine flow rate by using the formula:

Plumbers and other service contractors seek accurate measurements for water flow calculation when working on pipes for plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, and more.

The velocity represents how fast the fluid moves from Point A to Point B inside the pipe within a specific period of time. Click here to learn more about how to calculate velocity, or reference this pipe velocity calculator tool.

If you’re unsure how to measure the inner diameter of a pipe, consider investing in a set of calipers that fit around the outside of the pipe. Use the calipers to measure the outside diameter directly instead of estimating inner diameter based on circumference.