Utilize our free Hydraulic Gradient Calculator to quickly determine the rate of head loss across a specific flow path. Essential for geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, and soil mechanics, this tool simplifies calculating the driving force behind groundwater flow and seepage through porous media. Get accurate results for your engineering projects.
Formula:
The Hydraulic Gradient (i) is a dimensionless quantity that represents the change in hydraulic head per unit of distance along a flow path. It is calculated using the formula:
i = Δh / L
Where:
- Δh (Delta h) = Head Loss (the difference in hydraulic head between two points along the flow path)
- L = Length of Flow Path (the distance between the two points where the head loss is measured)