How to Convert Velocity to Volume
- 1). Determine the velocity of the material. Assume, for example, the velocity is 320 linear feet per minute.
- 2). Measure the width and height of the piping or ducting that is carrying the flow and multiply them together. For example, if the pipe is 6 inches wide and 6 inches tall, multiply six times six to get 36 square inches.
- 3). Convert square inches to square feet by multiplying your square-inch value by 0.00694. In the example, 0.00694 x 36 = 0.25. The area is 0.25 square feet.
- 4). Multiply velocity times area to complete your own velocity to volume conversion. In the example, 320 x 0.25 = 80. The volume is 80 cubic feet per minute.
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