NFT Channel Design
Design a Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) hydroponic system by calculating channel count, pump capacity, plant spacing, and flow velocity from your plant count and layout.
Inputs
Results
Channels Needed
6
Total Pump Capacity
180 GPH
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your total plant count, desired plants per channel, and channel length in feet.
- Enter the flow rate per channel in GPH — NFT channels typically run 0.5–2 GPH per channel for a thin nutrient film.
- Review Channels Needed, Total Pump Capacity (GPH/GPM), and Plant Spacing (inches).
- Use Min Reservoir Size (gal) and Recommended Reservoir to select a reservoir that prevents the solution from recirculating too quickly.
- Check Flow Assessment and Flow per Plant (GPH) to confirm adequate nutrient delivery without flooding the channels.
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