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FAO-56 Penman-Monteith Evapotranspiration Calculator

Easily calculate and compute fao-56 penman-monteith evapotranspiration calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Calculated Result
6.47 mm/day

Reference Evapotranspiration Rate (ET_0)

Reference Evapotranspiration Rate (ET_0)

6.47 mm/day

Vapor Pressure Deficit K Pa

1.34

Saturation Vapor Pressure K Pa

2.98

Irrigation Demand M3 Per Hectare Day

64.7

6.47 — mm/day

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates standardized grass-reference evapotranspiration rate per FAO-56 guidelines using solar radiation, air temperature, wind speed, and vapor pressure deficit.ET_0 = \frac{0.408 \Delta (R_n - G) + \gamma \frac{900}{T + 273} u_2 (e_s - e_a)}{\Delta + \gamma (1 + 0.34 u_2)}

Penman-Monteith ET0 Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.01.63.24.96.5Reference Evapotranspiration Rate (ET_0)

What Is the FAO-56 Penman-Monteith Evapotranspiration Calculator?

This tool computes fao-56 penman-monteith evapotranspiration calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the FAO-56 Penman-Monteith Evapotranspiration Calculator Work?

Calculates standardized grass-reference evapotranspiration rate per FAO-56 guidelines using solar radiation, air temperature, wind speed, and vapor pressure deficit.

FAO-56 Penman-Monteith Evapotranspiration Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

ET0=0.408Δ(Rn−G)+γ900T+273u2(es−ea)Δ+γ(1+0.34u2)ET_0 = \frac{0.408 \Delta (R_n - G) + \gamma \frac{900}{T + 273} u_2 (e_s - e_a)}{\Delta + \gamma (1 + 0.34 u_2)}

Calculates standardized grass-reference evapotranspiration rate per FAO-56 guidelines using solar radiation, air temperature, wind speed, and vapor pressure deficit.

How to Use the FAO-56 Penman-Monteith Evapotranspiration Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

FAO-56 Penman-Monteith Evapotranspiration Calculator Example

Input Values:

dailyNetRadiationMJPerM2Day:18
meanDailyTempDegC:24
windSpeedAt2mHeightMPerS:2.2
relativeHumidityPct:55
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required mm/day.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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