Well Depth Calculator

Enter the static water level and the total depth of the well into the calculator to determine the well depth. This calculator helps to evaluate the depth of water in a well.

Well Depth Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the well depth.

WD = TD - SWL

Variables:

WD is the well depth (feet)
TD is the total depth of the well (feet)
SWL is the static water level (feet)

To calculate the well depth, subtract the static water level from the total depth of the well.

What is Well Depth?

Well depth is the distance from the ground surface to the water in a well. It is an important measurement for determining the amount of water available in the well and for planning the installation of pumps and other equipment. The well depth can vary over time due to changes in the water table or aquifer levels.

How to Calculate Well Depth?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Well Depth.

First, determine the static water level (SWL) in feet.
Next, determine the total depth of the well (TD) in feet.
Next, gather the formula from above = WD = TD – SWL.
Finally, calculate the Well Depth (WD) in feet.
After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem :

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

static water level (SWL) = 50 feet

total depth of the well (TD) = 200 feet

Enter the diameter of the pipe into the calculator to determine the cross-sectional area. This calculator helps in determining the flow area of a pipe which is essential for fluid dynamics calculations.

Pipe Area Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the cross-sectional area of a pipe.

A = π * (D/2)^2

Variables:

A is the pipe area (square inches)
D is the diameter of the pipe (inches)

To calculate the pipe area, use the formula above where the diameter (D) is divided by two to find the radius, which is then squared and multiplied by π (Pi) to find the area.

What is Pipe Area?

Pipe area is the cross-sectional area within a pipe through which fluid can flow. It is a measure of the size of the flow area and is directly related to the volume of fluid that can pass through the pipe. The larger the cross-sectional area, the more fluid can flow through the pipe at any given time. This is a critical parameter in engineering applications such as fluid dynamics, hydraulics, and piping system design.

How to Calculate Pipe Area?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Pipe Area.

First, measure the diameter of the pipe (D) in inches.
Next, use the formula A = π * (D/2)^2 to calculate the pipe area.
Finally, enter the diameter into the calculator above to get the pipe area (A) in square inches.