Fuel Line Calculator

Fuel Line Calculator

By: Michael Rauscher

Reminder these are for ideal conditions and real life results will vary greatly. This calculator is useful for calculating velocities and theoretical pressure loss.


 

  • f = D'Arcy-Weisbach friction coefficient
  • Re = Reynolds Number
  • dh = hydraulic diameter (m, ft)
  • ε = Roughness height, (m, ft)

 

Inputs











Average Specific Gravity









Plug in your own values to replace these theoretical values. Specific gravity will vary with temperature.

D'Arcy-Weisbach Friction Coefficient



Average D'Arcy-Weisbach Friction Coefficient for smooth hose, drawn steel tube, aluminum tube with recommended Reynolds numbers.

Velocity



Ideal sizing would result in velocities between 1 - 4 feet per second. Higher velocities will result in turbulent flow.

 

 

Pressure Loss