Stream Discharge

Introduction to Stream Discharge

Stream discharge is calculated by multiplying the cross-sectional area of the stream by the velocity of the water flow. In this formula, Q represents the stream discharge, A is the cross-sectional area of the stream, and V is the velocity of the water flow. The result is expressed in cubic meters per second (m³/s) or cubic feet per second (ft³/s) depending on the units used for area and velocity.

Parameter usage:

• area= cross-sectional area of the stream (m² or ft²)
• velocity= velocity of the water flow (m/s or ft/s)

Output:

• discharge= stream discharge (m³/s or ft³/s)

Data validation

The numbers should be greater than zero.

Summary

This calculator takes into account the cross-sectional area and velocity of a stream and outputs its discharge. It is not specific to a particular unit of measurement.