Converting from Foot of Water (ftH₂0) to Pound Per Square Foot (psf) in Pressure

What is Foot of Water (ftH₂0)

A Foot of Water (ftH₂0) is a unit of pressure that represents the force exerted by a one-foot column of water at a specific point. It is commonly used in applications where water pressure needs to be measured.

What is Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

A Pound Per Square Foot (psf) is a unit of pressure that signifies the pounds of force applied per square foot of area. This unit is often used to denote pressure in engineering and construction contexts.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Foot of Water (ftH₂0) to Pound Per Square Foot (psf), you can use the following formula:

1(ftH₂0)=62.42796(psf)

Similarly, to convert from Pound Per Square Foot (psf) to Foot of Water (ftH₂0), you can use:

1(psf)=0.01601846(ftH₂0)

Examples

1. Converting 6 ftH₂0 to psf:

6(ftH₂0)=374.5678(psf)

2. Converting 13 psf to ftH₂0:

13(psf)=0.20824(ftH₂0)

Use this page to perform converting from Foot of Water (ftH₂0) to Pound Per Square Foot (psf)