Wetted Area for Rectangle Calculator

✖Width of Section of Rect Channel is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration.ⓘ Width of Section of Rect Channel [B_rect]			+10% -10%
✖Depth of Flow of Channel is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.ⓘ Depth of Flow of Channel [D_f]			+10% -10%

✖Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.ⓘ Wetted Area for Rectangle [A_rect]

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Wetted Area for Rectangle

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`"A"_{"rect"} = "B"_{"rect"}*"D"_{"f"}`

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`"54.08m²"="10.4m"*"5.2m"`

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Wetted Area for Rectangle Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel
A_rect = B_rect*D_f
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle - (Measured in Square Meter) - Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle [length^2] is the total area of outer surface in contact with the surrounding water.
Width of Section of Rect Channel - (Measured in Meter) - Width of Section of Rect Channel is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration.
Depth of Flow of Channel - (Measured in Meter) - Depth of Flow of Channel is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Width of Section of Rect Channel: 10.4 Meter --> 10.4 Meter No Conversion Required
Depth of Flow of Channel: 5.2 Meter --> 5.2 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

A_rect = B_rect*D_f --> 10.4*5.2

Evaluating ... ...

A_rect = 54.08

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

54.08 Square Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

54.08 Square Meter <-- Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Depth of Flow given Hydraulic Radius in Rectangle

Go Depth of Flow of Channel = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle/(Width of Section of Rect Channel-2*Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle)

Hydraulic Radius of Open Channel

Go Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle = (Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel)/(Width of Section of Rect Channel+2*Depth of Flow of Channel)

Width of Section given Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle

Go Width of Section of Rect Channel = (2*Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle*Depth of Flow of Channel)/(Depth of Flow of Channel-Hydraulic Radius of Rectangle)

Depth of Flow given Section Factor for Rectangle Channel

Go Depth of Flow of Channel = (Section Factor of Rectangle/Width of Section of Rect Channel)^(2/3)

Depth of Flow given Wetted Perimeter for Rectangle

Go Depth of Flow of Channel = (Wetted Perimeter of Rectangle-Width of Section of Rect Channel)*0.5

Width of Section given Section Factor

Go Width of Section of Rect Channel = Section Factor of Rectangle/(Depth of Flow of Channel^1.5)

Depth of Flow given Wetted Area for Rectangle

Go Depth of Flow of Channel = Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle/Width of Section of Rect Channel

Width of Section given Wetted Areas

Go Width of Section of Rect Channel = Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle/Depth of Flow of Channel

Wetted Area for Rectangle

Go Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel

Wetted Perimeter for Rectangular Section

Go Wetted Perimeter of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel+2*Depth of Flow of Channel

Width of Section given Perimeter

Go Width of Section of Rect Channel = Wetted Perimeter of Rectangle-2*Depth of Flow of Channel

Section Factor for Rectangle

Go Section Factor of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel^1.5

Wetted Area for Rectangle Formula

Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel
A_rect = B_rect*D_f

What is Wetted Area ?

The surface area that interacts with the working fluid or gas. In maritime use, the wetted area is the area of the hull which is immersed in water. In aeronautics, the wetted area is the area which is in contact with the external airflow. This has a direct relationship on the overall aerodynamic drag of the aircraft.

How to Calculate Wetted Area for Rectangle?

Wetted Area for Rectangle calculator uses Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel to calculate the Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle, The Wetted Area for Rectangle formula is defined as the total area of section in contact with water while flow taking place in rectangular channel. Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle is denoted by A_rect symbol.

How to calculate Wetted Area for Rectangle using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Wetted Area for Rectangle, enter Width of Section of Rect Channel (B_rect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (D_f) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Wetted Area for Rectangle calculation can be explained with given input values -> 54.08 = 10.4*5.2.

FAQ

What is Wetted Area for Rectangle?

The Wetted Area for Rectangle formula is defined as the total area of section in contact with water while flow taking place in rectangular channel and is represented as A_rect = B_rect*D_f or Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel. Width of Section of Rect Channel is the width of the rectangular cross-section of the beam parallel to the axis in consideration & Depth of Flow of Channel is the distance from the top or surface of the flow to the bottom of a channel or other waterway or Depth of Flow at the Vertical while measuring Sound Weights.

How to calculate Wetted Area for Rectangle?

The Wetted Area for Rectangle formula is defined as the total area of section in contact with water while flow taking place in rectangular channel is calculated using Wetted Surface Area of Rectangle = Width of Section of Rect Channel*Depth of Flow of Channel. To calculate Wetted Area for Rectangle, you need Width of Section of Rect Channel (B_rect) & Depth of Flow of Channel (D_f). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Width of Section of Rect Channel & Depth of Flow of Channel and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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