Minor Losses Equation Calculators

Calculate Head Loss

`H_L=K×V^2/[2g]`
H_L = Head Loss
K = Loss Coefficient
V = Flow Velocity
g = Acceleration Of Gravity

Enter your values:

Loss Coefficient:

Velocity:

Acceleration Of Gravity:

Result:

Head Loss:

Foot

Calculate Velocity

`V=√[2g×H_L]/K `
V = Flow Velocity
H_L = Head Loss
g = Acceleration Of Gravity
K = Loss Coefficient

Enter your values:

Loss Coefficient:

Head Loss:

Acceleration Of Gravity:

Result:

Velocity:

Foot/Second

Calculate Loss Coefficient

`K=[H_L×2g]/v^2`
K = Loss Coefficient
H_L = Head Loss
g = Acceleration Of Gravity
V = Flow Velocity

Enter your values:

Velocity:

Head Loss:

Acceleration Of Gravity:

Result:

Loss Coefficient:

Minor Losses Equation Calculators

Usage example
Input data:

Loss factor: 60

Velocity: 30 ft/s

Acceleration due to gravity: 20 ft/s2

Click "Calculate" to output the data

Head loss: 1350.00 feet

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