Typical flow rates for various types of outlets / fixtures Non simultaneous use

Flow rate No. of K

Item Description
Liters/min. fixtures Factor
1 Sink 12 1 1
2 Washbasin 6 2 1
3 Common wash basin 3 3 0.7
4 Bidet 6 4 0.6
5 Bath 30 5 0.5
6 Shower 15 6-8 0.42
7 Stand pipe 10 9 - 13 0.32
8 Toilet with cystern 6 14 - 18 0.26
9 Toilet withflushing tap 90 19 - 25 0.22
10 Urinal with automatic cystern, per position 6 26 - 36 0.18
11 Common urinal with flushing tap 30 37 - 45 0.16
12 Washing machine 12 46 - 55 0.14
13 Dish washer 6
14 20mm watering outlet 40

Note
To calculate the approximate minimum water required in L/min. determine the flow rate for all fixtures in the building
then correct the non simultaneous use by multiplying by the appropriate K factor for the total number of fixtures in the
building.
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