Water Pipe Sizing Calculator

Results

  • Recommended Pipe Size: 0 inches
  • Flow Rate: 0 GPM
  • Pressure Drop: 0 psi
  • Flow Velocity: 0 ft/s
  • Fixture Units: 0 FU
  • System Status: -

Understanding Water Pipe Sizing

Proper water pipe sizing ensures adequate flow and pressure.

  • Flow Rate System demand.
  • Pressure System balance.
  • Velocity Flow limits.
  • Fixtures Load units.

Design Guidelines

Velocity

4-8 ft/s typical.

Pressure

35-80 psi range.

Materials

Code approved.

Sizing

Load based.