Irrigation Calculator

Irrigation & Water Requirement Calculator

Calculate zone runtimes, drip emitter flow demands, and soil depletion intervals

Typical application: 0.5″ to 1.0″
Lawn or bed coverage
Compensates for wind drift and uneven distribution
Triggers cycle-and-soak splits to stop runoff
Total Required Run Time
92 Minutes
Cycle & Soak: 6 cycles of 15–16 min with 30 min soak
Total Volume per Event 1,496 Gal 5,663 Liters
Effective Precipitation Rate 0.49 in / hr After 75% efficiency factor
Estimated Zone Flow Demand 16.3 GPM Meter supply rate required
Gallons Applied / 1,000 sq ft 623 Gal Per 0.75″ application depth
Number of drippers or punch-ins
Gallons per plant/emitter per day
Drip Zone Run Time
1h 30m
1.50 Gallons delivered per emitter
Total Zone Flow Rate 2.00 GPM (120 GPH) 7.57 LPM
Recommended Poly Tubing 1/2″ Tubing (0.700 OD) Max safe limit: ~240 GPH
Total Water Consumption 180 Gallons / event ~5,400 Gal / month
Recommended Pressure Range 25 – 30 PSI Use a pressure regulator
Recommended Irrigation Interval
Every 2 Days
Apply 0.45 inches of water per cycle
Readily Available Water (RAW) 0.45 Inches Water buffer before stress
Total Available Water (TAW) 0.90 Inches Within root zone capacity
Soil Max Infiltration Rate 0.50 in / hr Absorption limit before runoff
Weekly Net Water Demand 1.40 in / week 7 days cumulative ET