Formulas Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula for determining volume for a rectangular or square shaped container?
A
Capacity in gallons=L’xW’xD’x7.5(number of gallons in a cubic foot of water)
2
Q
What is the formula to determine the volume of a cylinder, pipe, or hose in gallons?
A
Capacity in gallons=(Pi)x r^2 x H’ (or L’) x 7.5 gallons
Where
Pi=3.14
r= radius or 1/2 of the diameter in feet
H= average height/depth in feet
3
Q
What is the formula for determining the flow from a smooth bore nozzle when nozzle pressure is known?
A
GPM= 29.7 x d^2 x √NP
