Coefficient of Discharge Calculator
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Coefficient of discharge (Cd)
Actual flow rate (Q)
Theoretical flow rate (Q_th)
Required orifice area (A)
Required hydraulic head (h)
Actual velocity (V_actual)
Unit system
Metric (m, m^3/s)
Imperial (ft, ft^3/s)
Orifice edge type
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Selects a typical Cd preset. Choose "Custom Cd" to enter your own measured value.
Sharp edge (Cd ~0.62)
Rounded edge (Cd ~0.90)
Chamfered edge (Cd ~0.75)
Re-entrant (Cd ~0.52)
Custom Cd
Orifice diameter
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Internal diameter of the orifice or nozzle opening.
mm
Hydraulic head (h)
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Vertical head of fluid above the orifice centerline (for Torricelli-based flow).
m
Actual flow rate (Q)
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Measured volumetric flow rate through the orifice. Required when solving for Cd.
m^3/s
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