Volumetric Flow Rate
Q = A·v
What it says
The volume of fluid passing through a cross-section per unit time, equal to the cross-sectional area times the mean flow speed.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
Q | Volumetric flow rate (m^3/s) | L^3 T^-1 |
A | Cross-sectional area (m^2) | L^2 |
v | Flow speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
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