Distribution & Load

Head Capacity Planner

Optimize zone design by mapping hardware counts to pipe cross-sections. Balance flow velocity with head pressure for uniform coverage.

Infrastructure Specs

Conduit & supply

Nozzle Specifications

Max Capacity result

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Input your pipe size and nozzle data to determine the maximum safe sprinkler count per zone lateral.

Flow Tip

Never exceed 75% of your total pipe capacity for mainlines, and 90% for zone laterals to allow for pressure fluctuations.

Planning Methodology

Capacity Matching Logic

Our planner identifies the "bottleneck" in your irrigation zone by comparing pipe GPM limits against your water source capacity. It ensures that the cumulative demand of your sprinkler heads never exceeds the hydraulic threshold, preventing low-pressure coverage gaps.

Design Standards

  • Group heads with similar GPM ratings on the same lateral line.
  • Leave a 10-15% safety margin for local pressure fluctuations.