Hydrostatic Pressure Calculator

Density (ρ):

Gravity Acceleration (g):

Depth (h):

Atmospheric Pressure (P₀, optional):

Hydrostatic Pressure (Pa): Hydrostatic Pressure (bar): Hydrostatic Pressure (psi): Hydrostatic Pressure (at): Hydrostatic Pressure (atm): Hydrostatic Pressure (Torr): Hydrostatic Pressure (hPa): Hydrostatic Pressure (kPa): Hydrostatic Pressure (MPa): Hydrostatic Pressure (inHg): Total Pressure (Pa): Total Pressure (bar): Total Pressure (psi): Total Pressure (at): Total Pressure (atm): Total Pressure (Torr): Total Pressure (hPa): Total Pressure (kPa): Total Pressure (MPa): Total Pressure (inHg):

1. What is a Hydrostatic Pressure Calculator?

Definition: This calculator computes hydrostatic pressure and total pressure (including atmospheric pressure) in a fluid column based on the formula \( P = \rho gh \) and \( P_{\text{total}} = P_0 + \rho gh \).

Purpose: It helps engineers and scientists analyze fluid pressures in applications like underwater systems, dams, and reservoirs.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

Calculations are based on:

\[ P = \rho gh \] \[ P_{\text{total}} = P_0 + \rho gh \]

Unit Conversions:

Category	Unit	Conversion to SI Unit
Density	kg/m³	1 kg/m³
	lb/ft³	1 lb/ft³ = 16.0185 kg/m³
	g/cm³	1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³
	g/ml	1 g/ml = 1000 kg/m³
	lb/in³	1 lb/in³ = 27679.9 kg/m³
	lb/gal	1 lb/gal (US) = 119.826 kg/m³
Gravity	m/s²	1 m/s²
Gravity	ft/s²	1 ft/s² = 0.3048 m/s²
Depth	m (Meters)	1 m
	cm (Centimeters)	1 cm = 0.01 m
	mm (Millimeters)	1 mm = 0.001 m
	dm (Decimeters)	1 dm = 0.1 m
	in (Inches)	1 in = 0.0254 m
	ft (Feet)	1 ft = 0.3048 m
	yd (Yards)	1 yd = 0.9144 m
Pressure	Pa (Pascals)	1 Pa
	bar	1 bar = 100,000 Pa
	psi (Pounds per square inch)	1 psi = 6894.76 Pa
	at (Technical atmospheres)	1 at = 98,066.5 Pa
	atm (Standard atmospheres)	1 atm = 101,325 Pa
	Torr	1 Torr = 133.322 Pa
	hPa (Hectopascals)	1 hPa = 100 Pa
	kPa (Kilopascals)	1 kPa = 1000 Pa
	MPa (Megapascals)	1 MPa = 1,000,000 Pa
	inHg (Inches of mercury)	1 inHg = 3386.39 Pa

Explanation: Density, gravity, and depth are converted to SI units (kg/m³, m/s², m), and pressure is calculated in Pa, then converted to other units.

3. Importance of Hydrostatic Pressure Calculation

Details: Accurate pressure calculations are critical for designing safe and efficient fluid systems, such as underwater structures and hydraulic equipment.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter density (kg/m³, lb/ft³, g/cm³, g/ml, lb/in³, lb/gal), gravity (m/s² or ft/s²), depth (m, cm, mm, dm, in, ft, yd; >0), and optional atmospheric pressure (Pa, bar, psi, at, atm, Torr, hPa, kPa, MPa, inHg). Results include hydrostatic pressure and total pressure in multiple units.

Favorite