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Drip Irrigation Runtime Table: Runtime by Water required

Reference table of runtime for Drip Irrigation Runtime across a range of water required values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Chef Meera Pillai, Professional Chef · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This drip irrigation runtime reference table shows the runtime for a range of water required values, assuming a total system flow of 8 litres/hour. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Drip Irrigation Runtime Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Water requiredRuntimeIn hours
10 litres751.25
20 litres1502.50
30 litres2253.75
40 litres3005.00
60 litres4507.50
80 litres60010.00
120 litres90015.00
200 litres1,50025.00
280 litres2,10035.00
400 litres3,00050.00

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your water required and read across to the runtime. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Drip Irrigation Runtime Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Drip Irrigation Runtime Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Drip Irrigation Runtime Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common water required values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Drip Irrigation Runtime Calculator.

Chef Meera Pillai · Professional Chef

Meera Pillai is a professional chef and recipe developer who specialises in baker percentages, scaling recipes and precise kitchen conversions.