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    Garden Hose Flow Rate and Time

    The amount of water flow from a garden hose and minutes to supply that amount of water are determined below, based on the hose size and its supply pressure.

    Garden Hose Flow Rate Calculator

    Hose Size:
     in
    Hose Supply Pressure:
     psi
    Hose Length:
     feet
    Water Flow Rate:

     

    Water Flow Time Calculator

    Volume:
    Time:

     

    The Equations

    These calculators use these formulas to determine the water flow rate and time to fill a container with a garden hose.


    Water Flow Rate


    Where:

    = Water flow rate from the end of the hose (gpm)

    = An arbitrary number derived from the hose size and supply pressure See Table.

    = An arbitrary number to account for hose size See Table.

     

    Water Flow Time


    Where:

    = Time it will take to fill the specified volume (min)

    = Volume needed (gal)

    = Flow rate from the garden hose (gpm)

     

    To determine the value for , use this table.To determine the value for , use this table.

    Length (ft)Value
    25 4
    50 2
    75 1.5
    100 1
    125 .87
    150 .75
    175 .62
    200 .5
        Pressure (psi)
        40 45 50 60
    Size (in) 1/2 6 6.5 7 7.5
    5/8 11 12 12.5 14
    3/4 18 19 20 22

     

     

    Reference: Washington State University