How an uncertain leak start date changes the estimate
The measured flow may be clear while the start date is not. At an illustrative 0.05 L/min, compare fourteen days of loss with twenty-one days; household size does not change either calculation.
Open CalculatorInputs and calculation
| Tool input | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
| Volume or billing unit | m³ |
| Flow (L/min) | 0.05 |
| Days or equivalent sessions | 14 |
| Price per billing unit (USD) | 4 |
0.05 L/min × 1,440 min/day × 14 days = 1008 L. Divide by 1,000 for m³, then multiply by 4 for USD 4.03.
Tool result · USD 4.03
| Tool input | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
| Volume or billing unit | m³ |
| Flow (L/min) | 0.05 |
| Days or equivalent sessions | 21 |
| Price per billing unit (USD) | 4 |
0.05 L/min × 1,440 min/day × 21 days = 1512 L. Divide by 1,000 for m³, then multiply by 4 for USD 6.05.
Tool result · USD 6.05
What the comparison shows
An extra week adds 504 L. Treat the two estimates as possible bounds only if the assumed dates bracket the true start.
Assumptions and limits
Household size does not multiply the leak. The meter check cannot identify which fixture caused the loss.