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Hazen-Williams Head Loss Calculator

Friction loss with editable C-factor.

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Engineering disclaimer: Calculators and methods on this page are engineering references for education and preliminary design discussion. They are not a substitute for project specifications, PE-stamped calculations, or ALFA confirmation of product ratings for your service conditions. Project-specific verification required.

Hazen-Williams head loss

SI empirical formula for water distribution friction loss. Default C = 150 is a common smooth-plastic engineering reference — not an ALFA lab certificate.

hf = 10.67 · L · Q1.852 / (C1.852 · D4.87)

Q in m³/s, D in m, L in m → hf in m. This tool accepts Q in L/s and D in mm.

Assumptions

  • Water at ordinary temperature; not multiphase or slurry.
  • Straight pipe friction only — add fittings/minor losses separately.
  • Does not replace Darcy-Weisbach when Reynolds/friction-factor analysis is required.