Hydraulic Conductivity Calculator

Calculate soil permeability and hydraulic conductivity for geotechnical and hydrogeological applications

m³/s
m
m
mm
Grain size for which 10% of the sample is finer
°C
fraction
m²/kg
kg/m³
Pa·s

Understanding Hydraulic Conductivity

Key Concepts

1. Physical Properties

  • Permeability
  • Porosity
  • Grain size distribution
  • Fluid properties

2. Applications

  • Groundwater flow
  • Soil drainage
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Environmental remediation

Typical Values

Material Hydraulic Conductivity (m/s) Applications
Clean Gravel 10⁻² to 10⁻⁰ Drainage, filters
Clean Sand 10⁻⁵ to 10⁻² Water wells, aquifers
Silty Sand 10⁻⁷ to 10⁻⁵ Semi-pervious layers
Clay < 10⁻⁹ Barriers, liners

Important Considerations

When measuring hydraulic conductivity:

  • Temperature effects
  • Sample preparation
  • Flow conditions
  • Material heterogeneity
  • Test method limitations