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Irrigation Runtime Calculator

Convert desired water depth and sprinkler precipitation rate into per-zone watering time.

GardenWaterUtilities

Water depth

Precipitation rate

in/hr

Distribution efficiency

Runtime

33 min

Runtime (hours)

0.56 hr

Effective rate

0.9 in/hr

Efficiency used

0.8%

Planning estimate

Sprinkler precipitation rate and distribution uniformity vary by head spacing, pressure, and wind. Treat this as a starting point.