Differential Flowmeter

Compute volumetric flow rate and velocity for orifice/Venturi/Pitot differential-pressure flowmeters from Bernoulli's equation.

Inputs

Formula

A = πd²/4; Q = Cd·A·√(2Δp/ρ); v = Q/A
Qv₂ > v₁Q = C_d A₂ √(2Δp/ρ)
Differential Flowmeter schematic

How to use

  1. Fill in Orifice dia. d, Pressure diff. Δp, Fluid density ρ, Discharge coeff. Cd in the Inputs section (watch the unit on each field).
  2. Click Calculate; the tool evaluates the formula shown above.
  3. Read Vol. flow Q, Velocity v in the results area.
Formula notesOrifice/nozzle flow Q = C_d·A₂·√(2·Δp/ρ); C_d discharge coeff, Δp pressure drop, ρ density.