Rainwater Harvesting Calculator — Calculate Water Collection & Savings

Rainwater Harvesting Calculator

Calculate how much rainwater you can collect and how much you could save. Determine collection potential based on roof area, rainfall, and water usage patterns.

Step 1: Roof & Rainfall

150 m²
800 mm

Understanding Collection Efficiency

Collection efficiency represents the percentage of rainwater that can be collected from your roof. Metal roofs typically have the highest efficiency, while green roofs have lower collection rates.

Step 2: Usage & Savings

$2.50

About Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting can reduce your water bills by 30-50% depending on usage. Collected water is perfect for gardening, toilet flushing, laundry, and with proper treatment, even drinking water.

Rainwater Collection Results

Summary
Roof Comparison
Breakdown

Annual Water Collection

102,000L
Based on 150m² roof and 800mm rainfall
Annual Savings
$255
Monthly Collection
8,500L
Collection Efficiency
85%
Tank Usage
20.4 fills

Roof Type Collection Comparison

Roof Type Efficiency Annual Collection Annual Savings

Monthly Collection Breakdown

Collection Formula

Annual Collection = Roof Area × Rainfall × Collection Efficiency

To calculate rainwater collection: Multiply roof area (m²) by annual rainfall (mm) and collection efficiency (%). Divide by 1000 to convert to liters (since 1mm rain on 1m² = 1 liter).

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