Sample Question:

Air is moving at 1000 fpm in an 8" duct. The air moves through a transition to a 6" duct. What
is the velocity pressure of the air in the 6" duct?
Solution:
The volume of air must remain constant when going through the transition. Set up the airflow
equation for two separate duct pieces with a constant airflow.
Q = VA
Airflow = Velocity x Cross-sectional Area
Q1 = Q2
V1A1 = V2A2
Cross-sectional Area = r2 =

d 2
4

6 2
8 2


12
12
V1
= V2

4
4

Divide by 12 to keep the units in square feet.

8 2

12
V2 = V1
4

2
6
12

8
V2 = V1 = 1000 fpm (1.778) = 1778 fpm
6
V = 4005 VP
2

V 1778
VP =
=
= 0.197 inches of H2O
4005 4005
The correct answer is B: 0.197 H2O