Drainage Calculator

    Size drainage pipes for water flow

    sq ft
    in/hr

    Formula

    GPM = Area × Rainfall × Runoff × 0.0104

    Rational method for small drainage areas.

    Examples

    1000sqft roof, 2in/hr

    ≈ 18.7 GPM, 4" pipe.

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