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Traffic Density Calculator

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Calculates traffic density based on flow and speed.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Traffic Flow and Average Speed in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Traffic Density in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Low Traffic

Traffic Flow: 500 vehicles/hour; Average Speed: 80 km/hour

Traffic Density: 6.25 vehicles/km

Medium Traffic

Traffic Flow: 1,000 vehicles/hour; Average Speed: 70 km/hour

Traffic Density: 14.28571429 vehicles/km

Heavy Traffic

Traffic Flow: 2,000 vehicles/hour; Average Speed: 40 km/hour

Traffic Density: 50 vehicles/km

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