Quote:
Originally Posted by Mobile Master Tech
Daox, are you sure about the 866 psi? A 6ft column of water exerts about 2.5 psi.
Craig
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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.
-AC