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pounds per square inch to meters of water @ 4°C conversion

pounds per square inch to meters of water @ 4°C conversion table

pounds per square inch (psi)meters of water @ 4°C (mH2O)
00
10.7030698557051
21.4061397114101
32.1092095671152
42.8122794228203
53.5153492785254
64.2184191342304
74.9214889899355
85.6245588456406
96.3276287013456
107.0306985570507
2014.061397114101
3021.092095671152
4028.122794228203
5035.153492785254
6042.184191342304
7049.214889899355
8056.245588456406
9063.276287013456
10070.306985570507
1000703.06985570507

How to convert pounds per square inch to meters of water @ 4°c?

To convert pounds per square inch (psi) to meters of water (mH₂O) at 4°C, you need to understand the relationship between these two units of pressure. Here are the steps to convert 1 psi to meters of water at 4°C:

  1. Convert psi to Pascals (Pa)

    1 psi = 6,894.76 Pascals (Pa)

  2. Convert Pascals to Meters of Water (mH₂O)

    The conversion factor from Pascals to meters of water is given by the equation:

    1 meter of water = 9,806.65 Pascals (Pa)

    Using this, we can convert Pascals to meters of water:

    Height in meters of water=Pressure in Pascals9,806.65\text{Height in meters of water} = \frac{\text{Pressure in Pascals}}{9,806.65}

So,

Height in meters of water=6,894.76 Pa9,806.65 Pa/mH₂O≈0.703 meters of water\text{Height in meters of water} = \frac{6,894.76 \text{ Pa}}{9,806.65 \text{ Pa/mH₂O}} \approx 0.703 \text{ meters of water}

Therefore, 1 psi is approximately equal to 0.703 meters of water at 4°C.

Real-World Examples of Pounds per Square Inch (psi)

  1. Car Tires:

    • Typical car tire pressure usually ranges between 30 to 35 psi.

  2. Bicycle Tires:

    • Depending on the type of bicycle, tire pressure can vary:
      • Road bikes: 80 to 130 psi
      • Mountain bikes: 30 to 50 psi

  3. Scuba Diving:

    • A standard scuba tank is filled to about 3,000 psi.

  4. Household Water Pressure:

    • The average household water pressure is between 40 and 60 psi.

  5. Pressure Washers:

    • Consumer-grade pressure washers typically range from 1,700 to 3,000 psi.

  6. Aircraft Tires:

    • Airplane tires are often inflated to very high pressures, sometimes up to 200 psi or more.

These examples illustrate how the psi unit is used in a variety of applications from everyday objects like car tires to specialized equipment like pressure washers and scuba tanks.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the meters of water @ 4°C to other unit conversions.

What is pounds per square inch?

Pounds per square inch (PSI) is a unit of measurement that represents the force exerted on an area by a weight or pressure. It's commonly used to measure the pressure or force applied to a surface.

To calculate PSI, you multiply the weight (in pounds) by the area (in square inches) over which it's being applied:

PSI = Weight in pounds / Area in square inches

For example, if you have a 10-pound weight placed on an area of 1 square inch, the pressure would be:

PSI = 10 pounds / 1 square inch = 10 PSI

In practical terms, PSI is used to measure various pressures in everyday life, such as:

  • Water pressure: The pressure exerted by water flowing through pipes or held back by a dam.
  • Tire pressure: The air pressure inside a tire, which affects its performance and longevity.
  • Building construction: The weight-bearing capacity of a building's foundation or walls.
  • Industrial processes: The pressure applied to materials during manufacturing, such as in the production of rubber goods or plastics.

PSI is an important unit of measurement for various industries, including construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

What is meters of water @ 4°c?

The term "meters of water" or "m" is a unit of measurement used to express the pressure exerted by a column of water. Specifically, it's defined as the pressure exerted by a column of fresh water that is 1 meter (or 3.2808 feet) high.

So, in this case, "meters of water @ 4°C" is referring to the pressure equivalent of a certain height of fresh water at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius (39.2°F).

To give you an idea of what that means, here are some examples:

  • At sea level and 4°C, 1 meter of water is equivalent to about 9.80 kilograms per square centimeter (kg/cm²) or 10.21 pounds per square inch (psi).
  • A depth of 10 meters of water at 4°C would be approximately 98 kg/cm² or 102.12 psi.

Keep in mind that this value can vary slightly depending on the temperature and salinity of the water, but for most practical purposes, "meters of water @ 4°C" is a reliable way to express pressure equivalent.

Complete pounds per square inch conversion table

Enter # of pounds per square inch
Convert 1 psi to other unitsResult
pounds per square inch to pascals (psi to Pa)6894.7600004501
pounds per square inch to kilopascals (psi to kPa)6.8947600004501
pounds per square inch to megapascals (psi to MPa)0.00689476000045
pounds per square inch to hectopascals (psi to hPa)68.947600004501
pounds per square inch to bar (psi to bar)0.0689476000045
pounds per square inch to torr (psi to torr)51.71495287779
pounds per square inch to meters of water @ 4°C (psi to mH2O)0.7030698557051
pounds per square inch to millimeters of mercury (psi to mmHg)51.715095786518
pounds per square inch to kilopound per square inch (psi to ksi)0.001
pounds per square inch to Inches of mercury (psi to inHg)2.0360212886386

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