Pressure and head converter

Convert a gauge reading into feet or metres of water head (or back) and any other pressure unit.

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How it is calculated

1 psi = 6.895 kPa = 2.307 ft of water 1 bar = 14.504 psi = 10.197 m of water

In plumbing and pumping, pressure is often given as head: the height of water column the pressure can support.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet of head is 50 psi?

About 115 feet (35 m) of water.

How many psi is 1 bar?

14.5 psi.