Bracket a leak found between weekly readings
A household checks its meter every seven days. A continuous 0.1 L/min loss is found at the next check. Compare two possible start dates: halfway through that week or just after the previous normal reading.
Open CalculatorInputs and calculation
| Tool input | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
| Volume or billing unit | m³ |
| Flow (L/min) | 0.1 |
| Days or equivalent sessions | 3.5 |
| Price per billing unit (USD) | 3.5 |
0.1 L/min × 1,440 min/day × 3.5 days = 504 L. Divide by 1,000 for m³, then multiply by 3.5 for USD 1.76.
Tool result · USD 1.76
| Tool input | Value |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
| Volume or billing unit | m³ |
| Flow (L/min) | 0.1 |
| Days or equivalent sessions | 7 |
| Price per billing unit (USD) | 3.5 |
0.1 L/min × 1,440 min/day × 7 days = 1008 L. Divide by 1,000 for m³, then multiply by 3.5 for USD 3.53.
Tool result · USD 3.53
What the comparison shows
The full-week estimate is roughly twice the midweek estimate. The calculator prices duration scenarios and does not date the start.
Assumptions and limits
The earliest start is an assumption tied to the inspection schedule. Variable flow requires a separate average.