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Poiseuille Flow Calculator

poiseuille flow calculator. Get instant, accurate results. Enter values for instant results with step-by-step formulas.

Reviewed by Manoj Kumar, Mathematics Educator

Reviewed by Manoj Kumar, Mathematics Educator

Formula

Q = ฯ€ฮ”Prโด / (8ฮผL)

Laminar flow rate through a pipe. Flow increases with the 4th power of radius.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Small pipe

Problem:ฮ”P=1000Pa, r=0.01m, ฮผ=0.001 Paยทs, L=1m

Solution:Q=ฯ€ร—1000ร—10โปโธ/(8ร—0.001ร—1)

Result:~3.93ร—10โปโด mยณ/s

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