Plumbing Formulas

This section provides plumbing formulas you will use in every situation on the field.
Click on the link below to bring up further information on each formula and its use.

Area Formulas for Various Objects

Finding Grade using a Philadelphia Rod

Finding the volume of a Cylindrical Tank

Finding the volume of a Frustum Tank

Finding the volume of a Rectangular Tank

Finding the volume of a Spherical Tank

Finding the volume of an Elliptical Tank

Formula for Pressure in Depths of Liquid

Fractions to Decimals

How to Convert Decimals to Fractions

Jumper Offset

Pipe Expansion Formula

Ratio of Pipe Capacity Formula

Rolling Offset Formula

Roof Drain Calculations

Specific Gravity Formula

Static Pressure Head of Water