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Old 05-17-12, 10:59 AM   #58
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Originally Posted by Mobile Master Tech View Post
Daox, are you sure about the 866 psi? A 6ft column of water exerts about 2.5 psi.

Craig
Going by THIS formula...

P(static fluid) = ρgh

where...
ρ = fluid density
g = acceleration of gravity
h = depth of fluid
ρ for water = 62.30 lb/foot cubed = 0.0360532407407407 lb/in cubed

g = 32.2 ft/sec squared = 2.683 in/sec squared

h = 6 ft = 72 in

P(6' static water column) = 0.0360532407407407 * 2.683 * 72

P = 6.965 lb/in squared

... or there abouts.

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