Friction Loss Charts

Design & Technical Resources

There are many components to an irrigation system which all factor into its overall performance, yet at the heart of an efficient system is good design. Rain Bird supports the use of trained irrigation professionals for system design and installation.

Friction Loss Characteristics

PVC Class 160 IPS Plastic Pipe (PDF: 48 KB)

PVC Class 200 IPS Plastic Pipe (PDF: 48 KB)

PVC Class 315 IPS Plastic Pipe (PDF: 48 KB)

PVC Schedule 40 IPS Plastic Pipe (PDF: 48 KB)

PVC Schedule 80 IPS Plastic Pipe (PDF: 48 KB)

Polyethylene (PE) SDR Pressure Rated Tube (PDF: 48 KB)

Schedule 40 Standard Steel Pipe (PDF: 48 KB)

Type K Copper Water Tube (PDF: 48 KB)

Pressure Loss Through Water Meters (PDF: 34 KB)