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This tool applies a standard formula from the relevant domain. The computation is deterministic — given the same inputs, the result is always identical. The formula accounts for the primary variables that determine the output.
Tc = 0.0195 × L^0.77 / S^0.385 (Kirpich, L in ft, S dimensionless)The calculation requires: Flow Path Length L, Average Slope S. Each parameter contributes to the final result according to the formula above. Accuracy depends on the precision of your input measurements.
Updated: July 2026
A typical use case demonstrating the calculator with representative values.
→ Calculated result based on the formula and provided inputs
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→ Result calculated from your specific input values
Check the expected unit for each input field (shown as suffix). Converting between imperial and metric units before entering values prevents calculation errors.
Ensure denominator values (divisors) are non-zero. The calculator validates this, but understanding which fields cannot be zero helps interpret results correctly.
Estimate time of concentration using the Kirpich equation. Free time of concentration tool for time, concentration, and more. It applies the calculation formula (Tc = 0.0195 × L^0.77 / S^0.385 (Kirpich, L in ft, S dimensionless)). For example: 2000 ft channel, 2% slope — A typical use case demonstrating the calculator with representative values.