Pitot Tube

fluid speed, m/s

5

Δh = 0.0936919 m

for water flow speed v = 5 m/s

This Demonstration is an interactive virtual pitot tube as used for measuring fluid flow. The fluid is water at room temperature, with mercury contained in the pitot tube. The speed of the fluid can be calculated based on the change in height of fluid contained in the tube. As you move the slider left and right, observe the change in height.