Flow Velocity Calculator

Calculate the fluid flow velocity in a pipe. Determine the correct pipe size or check the flow velocity for a given flow rate and diameter.

Variables

Pipe Inner Diameter

Volumetric Flow

Flow Velocity

Suction hoses: 0.5 - 1.5 m/s

Return hoses: 1 - 3 m/s

Pressure hoses under 10 l/min, 0-160 bar: 1 - 2 m/s

Pressure hoses under 10 l/min, 160-400 bar: 2 - 3 m/s

Pressure hoses over 10 l/min, 0-160 bar: 3 - 5 m/s

Pressure hoses over 10 l/min, 160-400 bar: 5 - 7 m/s