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Pipe Friction Loss Calculator

Estimate Hazen-Williams water-pipe friction loss in PSI and feet of head.

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Estimate Hazen-Williams pipe friction loss.

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Include equivalent fitting length and use actual inside diameter.

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System
Pipe run
Formula
h = 4.52LQ¹·⁸⁵ ÷ (C¹·⁸⁵d⁴·⁸⁷)
Review
Verify safety-sensitive work with qualified guidance.