AL FURJAN YATHRIB CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS
BLOCK – D, E & F

A. FLOW CALCULATION

Refer Annexure. A

B. HEAD CALCULATION

Total Head (H) = Static Head (h) + Head loss due to friction (hf) + Residual Head
(hr)

1. Static Head

Static head, h = Basement + ground floor + 5 floors

= 1.7+3.8+3.8+ (5 x 3.8)
= 28.3 m

2. Head loss due to Friction

Head loss due to friction, hf = head loss through pipe (hfp) + head loss through fittings
(hff)

Head loss through pipes from Pump room to 1st floor.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from Pump room to first floor tapping point,
consider the frictional head loss through 50mm dia Pump header and 90mm dia water
supply riser.

a. Frictional loss through Pump Header.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

50mm dia Pipe - 1 mtr

50mm dia Gate Valve - 1 no
50mm dia Non – return valve - 1 no

50mm dia Elbow - 2 nos

50mm dia Tee - 1 no

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

50mm Gate valve = 1 x 0.69 = 0.69 mtr

50mm Non – Return Valve = 1 x 6.0 = 6.0 mtr
50mm Elbow = 1 x 1.5 = 1.50
mtr 50mm Tee = 1 x 3.0 = 3.0 mtr
Total length of Fittings = 11.19 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 11.19 + 1
= 12.19 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 7 LPS flow rate through 50mm dia
Pipe, head loss is 0.15 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through Pump Header = 0.15 x 12.19

= 1.8 mtr.

b. Head loss through 90mm dia Riser Pipe.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

90mm dia Pipe - 22.4 mtr

90 mm Elbow - 6 nos
90 mm Tee - 3 nos
90 x 73mm Reducer - 1 no
90 x 65 mm Reducer - 3 no

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart

90 mm Elbow = 2.7 x 6 = 16.2 mtr

90 mm Tee = 5.4 x 3 = 16.2
mtr
90 x 73mm Reducer = 2.4 x 1 = 2.4 mtr
90 x 65 mm Reducer = 2.7 x 3 = 8.1 mtr
Total Length of Fittings = 42.9 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 22.4 + 42.9
= 65.3 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 556 loading unit for 90 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.003 meters per meter run of Pipe.
Frictional Head loss through 90mm Riser = 0.003 x 65.3
= 0.196 mtr.

Head loss through pipes from 2nd floor to 3rd Floor.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from first floor tapping point to third floor
tapping point, consider the frictional head loss through 73mm dia water supply riser.

c. Head loss through 73mm dia Riser Pipe.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

73mm dia Pipe - 7.6 mtr

73mm dia Tee - 2nos

73 x 65mm Reducer - 3 nos

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

73 mm Tee = 4.5 x 2 = 9 mtr

73 x 65mm Reducer = 2.1 x 3 = 6.3 mtr
Total Length of Fittings = 15.3
mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 15.3 + 7.6
= 22.9 mtr

From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 762 loading unit for 73 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.025 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through 73mm Riser = 0.025 x 22.9

= 0.573 mtr

Head loss through pipes at 4th floor.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from Third floor tapping point to Fourth floor
tapping point, consider the frictional head loss through 65mm dia water supply riser

d. Head loss through 65mm dia Riser Pipe

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

 65mm dia Pipe - 3.8 mtr

65mm dia Tee - 1nos

65 x 50 mm Reducer - 1 no

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

65 mm Tee = 3.6 x 1 = 3.6 mtr

65 x 50 mm Reducer = 1.68 x 1 = 1.68 mtr
Total Length of Fittings = 5.28
mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 5.28 + 3.8
= 9.08 mtr

From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 381 loading unit for 65 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.02 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through 65mm Riser = 0.02 x 9.08

= 0.182 mtr

Head loss through pipes from 5th floor to Roof.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from fourth floor tapping point to roof floor
tapping point, consider the frictional head loss through 50mm dia water supply riser.

e. Head loss through 50mm dia Riser Pipe

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

50mm dia Pipe - 5.3 mtr

50mm dia Tee - 2 nos

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

50 mm Tee = 3.0 x 2 = 6.0 mtr

Total Length of Fittings = 6 mtr
Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe
= 6.0 + 5.3
= 11.3 mtr

From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 381 loading unit for 50 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.04 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through Pump 50mm Riser = 0.04 x 11.3

= 0.452 mtr

f. Head loss through Apartment Piping.

For calculating frictional loss through Apartment piping consider the frictional head loss
through 50mm dia water supply pipes from Water meter Cabinet to Master Bath
Bath Tub point,

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

50mm dia Pipe - 52 mtr

50mm dia Gate Valve - 1 no
50mm dia Tee - 1 no

50mm dia Elbow - 7 nos

40 mm dia Tee - 1 no
32 mm dia Tee - 1 no
25 mm Elbow - 2 nos
25 mm Gate valve - 1 no
25 x 16 mm Tee - 1 no
16 mm dia Pipe - 3 mtr
16 mm Elbow - 2 nos

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

50mm Gate valve = 1 x 0.69 = 0.69 mtr

50mm Elbow = 6 x 1.5 = 9 mtr
50mm Tee = 1 x 3.0 = 3.0 mtr
40mm Tee = 1 x 2.4 = 2.4 mtr
32mm Tee = 1 x 2.1 = 2.1 mtr
25mm Elbow = 2 x 0.78 =
1.56 mtr 25mm gate Valve = 1 x 0.3
= 0.3 mtr 25 x 16mm Tee = 1x
0.78 = 0.78 mtr 16mm Elbow = 2x
0.48 = 0.96 mtr
 Total length of Fittings = 20.79 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 20.79 + 52
= 72.79 mtr

From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 0.8LPS flow rate for 50 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.007 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through Last apartment Piping = 0.007 x 72.79

= 0.51 mtr

Head loss due to friction, hf = Head loss through Riser piping + Head
loss through Apartment piping

a. Frictional loss through Pump Header. = 1.8 mtr .

b. Head loss through 90mm dia Riser Pipe. = 0.196 mtr
c. Head loss through 73mm dia Riser Pipe. = 0.573 mtr
d. Head loss through 65mm dia Riser Pipe = 0.182 mtr
e. Head loss through 50mm dia Riser Pipe = 0.452 mtr
f .Head loss through Apartment Piping = 0.51 mtr

Head loss due to friction, hf = 1.8 + 0.196 + 0.573 + 0.182 + 0.452 + 0.51
= 3.713 mtr.

3. Residual head

Residual head at, hr = 1.5 bar

= 1.5 x 10.33 m head of water
= 15.495m

Total Head (H) = Static Head + Head loss due to friction + Residual Head
= 28.3 + 3.713 + 15.495
= 47.508 m

Available Pump Head is 50 m which is satisfactory.

 AL FURJAN YATHRIB CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS
BLOCK – C & G

A.FLOW CALCULATION

Refer Annexure. A

B.HEAD CALCULATIONS

Total Head (H) = Static Head (h) + Head loss due to friction (hf) + Residual Head
(hr)

1. Static Head

Static head, h = Basement + ground floor + 4 floors

= 1.7+3.8+3.8+ (4 x 3.8)
= 24.5 m

2. Head loss due to Friction

Head loss due to friction, hf = head loss through pipe (hfp) + head loss through fittings
(hff)

Head loss through pipes from Pump room to Ground floor.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from Pump room to ground floor tapping point,
consider the frictional head loss through 50mm dia Pump header and 90mm dia water
supply riser.

b. Frictional loss through Pump Header.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

 50mm dia Pipe - 1 mtr
50mm dia Gate Valve - 1 no
50mm dia Non – return valve - 1 no

50mm dia Elbow - 2 nos

50mm dia Tee - 1 no

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

50mm Gate valve = 1 x 0.69 = 0.69 mtr

50mm Non – Return Valve = 1 x 6.0 = 6.0 mtr
50mm Elbow = 1 x 1.5 = 1.50
mtr 50mm Tee = 1 x 3.0 = 3.0 mtr
Total length of Fittings = 11.19 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 11.19 + 1
= 12.19 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 6 LPS flow rate through 50mm dia
Pipe, head loss is 0.15 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through Pump Header = 0.15 x 12.19

= 1.8 mtr.

b. Head loss through 90mm dia Riser Pipe.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

90mm dia Pipe - 18.6 mtr

90 mm Elbow - 6 nos
90 mm Tee - 2 nos
90 x 73mm Reducer - 1 no
90 x 65 mm Reducer - 2 no

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart
 90 mm Elbow = 2.7 x 6 = 16.2 mtr
90 mm Tee = 5.4 x 2 = 10.8
mtr
90 x 73mm Reducer = 2.4 x 1 = 2.4 mtr
90 x 65 mm Reducer = 2.7 x 2 = 5.4 mtr
Total Length of Fittings = 34.8 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 18.6 + 34.8
= 53.4 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 202 loading unit for 90 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.0005 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through 90mm Riser = 0.0005 x 53.4

= 0.0267 mtr.

Head loss through pipes from 1st floor to 2nd Floor.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from ground floor tapping point to second floor
tapping point, consider the frictional head loss through 73mm dia water supply riser.

d. Head loss through 73mm dia Riser Pipe.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

73mm dia Pipe - 7.6 mtr

73mm dia Tee - 2nos

73 x 65mm Reducer - 3 nos

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

73 mm Tee = 4.5 x 2 = 9 mtr

73 x 65mm Reducer = 2.1 x 3 = 6.3 mtr
Total Length of Fittings = 15.3
mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 15.3 + 7.6
= 22.9 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 735 loading unit for 73 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.025 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through 73mm Riser = 0.025 x 22.9

= 0.573 mtr

Head loss through pipes at 3rd Floor

For calculating head loss through Pipes from second floor tapping point to third floor
tapping point, consider the frictional head loss through 65mm dia water supply riser

d. Head loss through 65mm dia Riser Pipe

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

65mm dia Pipe - 3.8 mtr

65mm dia Tee - 1nos

65 x 50 mm Reducer - 1 no

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

65 mm Tee = 3.6 x 1 = 3.6 mtr

65 x 50 mm Reducer = 1.68 x 1 = 1.68 mtr
Total Length of Fittings = 5.28
mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 5.28 + 3.8
= 9.08 mtr

From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 381 loading unit for 65 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.02 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through 65mm Riser = 0.02 x 9.08

= 0.182 mtr

Head loss through pipes from 4th floor to Roof.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from third floor tapping point to roof floor
tapping point, consider the frictional head loss through 50mm dia water supply riser.
e. Head loss through 50mm dia Riser Pipe

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

50mm dia Pipe - 5.3 mtr

50mm dia Tee - 2 nos

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

50 mm Tee = 3.0 x 2 = 6.0 mtr

Total Length of Fittings = 6 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 6.0 + 5.3
= 11.3 mtr

From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 381 loading unit for 50 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.04 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through Pump 50mm Riser = 0.04 x 11.3

= 0.452 mtr

f. Head loss through Apartment Piping.

For calculating frictional loss through Apartment piping consider the frictional head loss
through 50mm dia water supply pipes from Water meter Cabinet to Master Bath
Bath Tub point,

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

50mm dia Pipe - 52 mtr

50mm dia Gate Valve - 1 no
50mm dia Tee - 1 no

50mm dia Elbow - 7 nos

40 mm dia Tee - 1 no
32 mm dia Tee - 1 no
25 mm Elbow - 2 nos
25 mm Gate valve - 1 no
25 x 16 mm Tee - 1 no
16 mm dia Pipe - 3 mtr
16 mm Elbow - 2 nos
Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

50mm Gate valve = 1 x 0.69 = 0.69 mtr

50mm Elbow = 6 x 1.5 = 9 mtr
50mm Tee = 1 x 3.0 = 3.0 mtr
40mm Tee = 1 x 2.4 = 2.4 mtr
32mm Tee = 1 x 2.1 = 2.1 mtr
25mm Elbow = 2 x 0.78 =
1.56 mtr 25mm gate Valve = 1 x 0.3
= 0.3 mtr 25 x 16mm Tee = 1x
0.78 = 0.78 mtr 16mm Elbow = 2x
0.48 = 0.96 mtr
Total length of Fittings = 20.79 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 20.79 + 52
= 72.79 mtr

From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book for 50 loading unit at 0.8LPS flow rate
for 50 mm dia Pipe, head loss is 0.007 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through Last apartment Piping = 0.007 x 72.79

= 0.51 mtr

Head loss due to friction, hf = Head loss through Riser piping + Head
loss through Apartment piping

a. Frictional loss through Pump Header. = 1.8 mtr .

b. Head loss through 90mm dia Riser Pipe. = 0.0267 mtr
c. Head loss through 73mm dia Riser Pipe. = 0.573 mtr
d. Head loss through 65mm dia Riser Pipe = 0.182 mtr
e. Head loss through 50mm dia Riser Pipe = 0.452 mtr
f .Head loss through Apartment Piping = 0.51 mtr

Head loss due to friction, hf = 1.8 + 0.0267 + 0.573 + 0.182 + 0.452 + 0.51
= 3.5437 mtr.

3. Residual head

Residual head at, hr = 1.5 bar

 = 1.5 x 10.33 m head of water
= 15.495m

Total Head (H) = Static Head + Head loss due to friction + Residual Head
= 24.5 + 3.544 + 15.495
= 43.539
= 43.539 m

Available Pump Head is 45 meter which is satisfactory

AL FURJAN YATHRIB CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS
BLOCK – A & B

A.FLOW CALCULATIONS

Refer Annexure. A

B. HEAD CALCULATIONS

Total Head (H) = Static Head (h) + Head loss due to friction (hf) + Residual Head
(hr)

1. Static Head

Static head, h = Basement + ground floor + 4 floors

= 1.7+3.8+3.8+ (3 x 3.8)
= 20.7 m
2. Head loss due to Friction

Head loss due to friction, hf = head loss through pipe (hfp) + head loss through fittings
(hff)

Head loss through pipes from Pump room to Ground floor.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from Pump room to ground floor tapping point,
consider the frictional head loss through 50mm dia Pump header and 90mm dia water
supply riser.

c. Frictional loss through Pump Header.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

50mm dia Pipe - 1 mtr

50mm dia Gate Valve - 1 no
50mm dia Non – return valve - 1 no

50mm dia Elbow - 2 nos

50mm dia Tee - 1 no

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

50mm Gate valve = 1 x 0.69 = 0.69 mtr

50mm Non – Return Valve = 1 x 6.0 = 6.0 mtr
50mm Elbow = 1 x 1.5 = 1.50
mtr 50mm Tee = 1 x 3.0 = 3.0 mtr
Total length of Fittings = 11.19 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 11.19 + 1
= 12.19 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 7 LPS flow rate through 50mm dia
Pipe, head loss is 0.15 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through Pump Header = 0.15 x 12.19

= 1.8 mtr.
 b. Head loss through 90mm dia Riser Pipe.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

90mm dia Pipe - 18.6 mtr

90 mm Elbow - 6 nos
90 mm Tee - 2 nos
90 x 73mm Reducer - 1 no
90 x 65 mm Reducer - 2 no

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart

90 mm Elbow = 2.7 x 6 = 16.2 mtr

90 mm Tee = 5.4 x 2 = 10.8
mtr
90 x 73mm Reducer = 2.4 x 1 = 2.4 mtr
90 x 65 mm Reducer = 2.7 x 2 = 5.4 mtr
Total Length of Fittings = 34.8 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 18.6 + 34.8
= 53.4 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 588 loading unit for 90 mm dia Pipe,
head loss is 0.004 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through 90mm Riser = 0.004 x 53.4

= 0.2136 mtr.

Head loss through pipes from 1st floor to 2nd Floor.

For calculating head loss through Pipes from ground floor tapping point to second floor
tapping point, consider the frictional head loss through 73mm dia water supply riser.

e. Head loss through 73mm dia Riser Pipe.

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

73mm dia Pipe - 7.6 mtr

73mm dia Tee - 2nos

73 x 65mm Reducer - 3 nos
Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

73 mm Tee = 4.5 x 2 = 9 mtr

73 x 65mm Reducer = 2.1 x 3 = 6.3 mtr
Total Length of Fittings = 15.3
mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 15.3 + 7.6
= 22.9 mtr

From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 1299 loading unit for 73 mm dia
Pipe, head loss is 0.04 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through 73mm Riser = 0.04 x 22.9

= 0.916 mtr

Head loss through pipes at 3rd to Roof Floor

For calculating head loss through Pipes from second floor tapping point to roof floor
tapping point, consider the frictional head loss through 65mm dia water supply riser

d. Head loss through 65mm dia Riser Pipe

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

65mm dia Pipe - 5.3 mtr

65mm dia Tee - 2 nos

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

65 mm Tee = 3.6 x 2 = 7.2 mtr

Total Length of Fittings = 7.2 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 7.2 + 5.3
= 12.5 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book at 663 loading units for 65 mm dia
Pipe, head loss is 0.03 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through 65mm Riser = 0.03 x 12.5

= 0.375 mtr

e. Head loss through Apartment Piping.

For calculating frictional loss through Apartment piping consider the frictional head loss
through 50mm dia water supply pipes from Water meter Cabinet to Master Bath
Bath Tub point,

Size and Quantity of Pipes and Fittings.

50mm dia Pipe - 52 mtr

50mm dia Gate Valve - 1 no
50mm dia Tee - 1 no

50mm dia Elbow - 7 nos

40 mm dia Tee - 1 no
32 mm dia Tee - 1 no
25 mm Elbow - 2 nos
25 mm Gate valve - 1 no
25 x 16 mm Tee - 1 no
16 mm dia Pipe - 3 mtr
16 mm Elbow - 2 nos

Equivalent Pipe Length of Fittings in Meter from the Plumbing Design Book Chart.

50mm Gate valve = 1 x 0.69 = 0.69 mtr

50mm Elbow = 6 x 1.5 = 9 mtr
50mm Tee = 1 x 3.0 = 3.0 mtr
40mm Tee = 1 x 2.4 = 2.4 mtr
32mm Tee = 1 x 2.1 = 2.1 mtr
25mm Elbow = 2 x 0.78 =
1.56 mtr 25mm gate Valve = 1 x 0.3
= 0.3 mtr 25 x 16mm Tee = 1x
0.78 = 0.78 mtr 16mm Elbow = 2x
0.48 = 0.96 mtr
Total length of Fittings = 20.79 mtr

Total Length of Pipe = Total length of Fittings + Length of Pipe

= 20.79 + 52
= 72.79 mtr
From the Graph of Plumbing Design Hand Book for 50 loading unit at 0.8LPS flow rate
for 50 mm dia Pipe, head loss is 0.007 meters per meter run of Pipe.

Frictional Head loss through Last apartment Piping = 0.007 x 72.79

= 0.51 mtr

Head loss due to friction, hf = Head loss through Riser piping + Head
loss through Apartment piping

a. Frictional loss through Pump Header. = 1.8 mtr .

b. Head loss through 90mm dia Riser Pipe. = 0.2136 mtr
c. Head loss through 73mm dia Riser Pipe. = 0.916 mtr
d. Head loss through 65mm dia Riser Pipe = 0.375mtr
e .Head loss through Apartment Piping = 0.51 mtr

Head loss due to friction, hf = 1.8 + 0.2136 + 0.916 + 0.375 + 0.51

= 3.8146 mtr.

3. Residual head

Residual head at, hr = 1.5 bar

= 1.5 x 10.33 m head of water
= 15.495m

Total Head (H) = Static Head + Head loss due to friction + Residual Head
= 20.7 + 3.8146 + 15.495
= 40.0096
= 40m

Available Pump Head is 40 meter which is satisfactory