Free Duct Velocity Calculator
Calculate the air velocity inside a duct of known size carrying a specified airflow.
CFM
in
Air Velocity
859 ft/min
Duct Area50.3 sq in
Noise Risk0
Air Velocity vs Airflow
Duct Air Velocity
V = CFM / A
Where A is the cross-sectional area of the duct in square feet. Convert the diameter from inches to feet before calculating the area. Residential duct velocity should stay below 700-900 ft/min to avoid noise.
Example Calculation
300 CFM through an 8-inch round duct.
- 01Area = pi x (8/24) squared = 0.349 sq ft
- 02Velocity = 300 / 0.349 = 860 ft/min
- 03This is borderline for noise; consider a 10-inch duct.
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