BTC Drainage Calculator

Acres Drained:

 

% Slope or Grade:

 

Drainage Coefficient:

 


General Drainage Coefficients (inches/24 hours)*

Without surface inlets

 

Soil Type

Field Crops

Truck Crops

 

 

Mineral

3/8 to 1/2

1/2 to 3/4

 

 

Organic

1/2 to 3/4

3/4 to 1-1/2

 

With Surface Inlets

Soil Type

Field Crops

Truck Crops

Blind Inlets

Open Inlets

Blind Inlets

Open Inlets

Mineral

3/8 to 3/4

1/2 to 1

1/2 to 1

1 to 1-1/2

Organic

1/2 to 1

3/4 to 1-1/2

3/4 to 2

2 to 4

Note: Drainage coefficient = Inches of water removal in one day.
      


Results


Liquid Flow

Gallons per Minute(GPM):
 
Cubic Feet of Water per Second (CFS):
 
Acre inches per day:
 

Recommended Pipe Size

Poly Smooth-Line® Dual Wall Pipe:
 
Poly-Drain® Single Wall Tubing: