Standard Atmosphere To Foot Water Converter

(atm to ftH2O converter)

Convert Standard Atmosphere to Foot Water (60°F)


Easily Convert Atmospheric Pressure to Hydraulic Head


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-07)

Discover how to effortlessly transform atmospheric pressure (atm) to the hydraulic head in feet of water at 60°F (ftH2O) with our intuitive converter, designed to simplify your calculations.

What are Standard Atmosphere and Foot Water

Definition of Standard Atmosphere

A Standard Atmosphere is a unit of pressure defined as being equal to the typical atmospheric pressure on Earth at sea level. It serves as a reference value for atmospheric pressure and is often used in the fields of aviation, engineering, and meteorology. Standard atmosphere is a model that averages pressure, temperature, density, and viscosity at various altitudes to provide a consistent measure for these variables.

Definition of Foot Water

Foot of Water (ftH2O) is a non-SI unit of pressure. It represents the pressure exerted at the base of a column of water exactly one foot high with a specific gravity of 1, at a temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. It is commonly used in the United States for measuring pressures in hydraulic systems, and in the field of civil engineering for measuring the pressure of water in pipes, wells, or reservoirs.

Standard Atmosphere to Foot Water Conversion Table

Standard Atmosphere (atm) Foot Water 60°F (ftH2O)
0.1 atm 2.31 ftH2O
0.2 atm 4.62 ftH2O
0.3 atm 6.93 ftH2O
0.4 atm 9.24 ftH2O
0.5 atm 11.55 ftH2O
0.6 atm 13.86 ftH2O
0.7 atm 16.17 ftH2O
0.8 atm 18.48 ftH2O
0.9 atm 20.79 ftH2O
1.0 atm 23.10 ftH2O

Conversion of Standard Atmosphere to Foot Water

1 atm = 33.456 ftH2O (approx)
1 ftH2O = 0.02989 atm (approx)

Example 1:
convert 1 atm to ftH2O:
1 atm = 33.456 ftH2O

Example 2:
convert 2 atm to ftH2O:
2 atm = 2 × 33.456 ftH2O = 66.912 ftH2O

History of Standard Atmosphere and Foot Water

The concept of Standard Atmosphere to Foot Water 60 Degree Fahrenheit conversion has its roots in the need to relate atmospheric pressure with hydraulic head, a common practice in hydrology and engineering. This conversion helps in various applications like designing pumping systems and understanding fluid dynamics under different pressure conditions.

How to use Standard Atmosphere to Foot Water Converter

Real Life Applications of Standard Atmosphere to Foot Water

Explore the practical uses of converting atmospheric pressure into hydraulic head with our Standard Atmosphere to Foot Water 60°F Converter.

Solved Examples atm to ftH2O

Example 1:
Convert 1 atm to ftH2O:
1 atm = 33.456 ftH2O

Example 2:
Convert 0.5 atm to ftH2O:
0.5 atm = 16.728 ftH2O

FAQs about atm to ftH2O Conversion

What is 1 atm in ftH2O?
1 atm is approximately 33.456 feet of water at 60°F.

How do you convert atm to ftH2O?
Enter the value in atm into the converter to get the equivalent in ftH2O.

Is this converter accurate for all pressures?
Yes, the converter provides accurate conversions based on standard conversion factors.