If it's a discharge pipe, i.e. outlet of a pumping station, trunk main, etc., it's a matter of optimum: take a range of 2-3 diameters and use Q=V x A. Minimum velocity should not be lower than 2m/s.

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If it's a discharge pipe, i.e. outlet of a pumping station, trunk main, etc., it's a matter of optimum: take a range of 2-3 diameters and use Q=V x A. Minimum velocity should not be lower than 2m/s.