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Drip Irrigation Runtime Calculator

Estimate drip runtime from target gallons per plant, plant count, emitter count, and emitter flow.

Inputs

Range: at least 0 gal per plant

Use a target selected for the plant, soil, season, and irrigation plan; this calculator does not prescribe plant water needs.

Range: at least 0

Enter a whole-number count of plants served by this drip calculation.

Range: at least 0

Enter the whole-number emitter count used in this zone; use separate calculations for different emitter setups.

Range: at least 0.01 gal per hour

Use the emitter's rated or measured flow at operating pressure.

Result

Estimated runtime (minutes)
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Total emitter flow (gal per hour)
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Total target water (gal)
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Estimate scope
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