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Foot of Waterft H₂O
Source UnitThe foot of water is a unit of pressure that represents the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a column of water that is one foot high. It is commonly used in various applications where water pressure is relevant, such as hydraulics and engineering. The pressure can be expressed in terms of pascals, with 1 foot of water being equivalent to approximately 2988.98 pascals or 0.0299 bar. This unit is particularly useful in contexts involving fluid mechanics, where pressure due to height is a significant factor in the analysis of fluid systems.
Current Use
The foot of water is widely used in industries such as civil engineering, hydrology, and environmental science to measure water pressure in systems like dams, reservoirs, and pipelines. Its practical applications include determining water flow rates, evaluating the structural integrity of water storage facilities, and conducting hydraulic studies. This unit is particularly relevant in the United States and countries that utilize the Imperial measurement system, where it serves as a standard for measuring the pressure exerted by water.
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The foot of water is commonly used in the United States, while many other countries use the metric system.
PascalPa
Target UnitThe pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus, and ultimate tensile strength. It is defined as one newton per square meter. In other words, it is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton acting uniformly over an area of one square meter. The pascal is a crucial unit in engineering, physics, and meteorology, providing a standard measure for atmospheric pressure, material strength, and force distribution. It allows for consistent and comparable measurements across various scientific and industrial fields.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in various fields to measure pressure and stress. In meteorology, it is used to express atmospheric pressure, often in the form of hectopascals (hPa). In engineering, it helps evaluate the strength of materials and structures. The unit is also crucial in fluid mechanics, where it is used to determine fluid pressure in pipes and vessels. The pascal's versatility makes it a fundamental unit in both scientific research and practical applications, especially where precise pressure measurements are critical.
Fun Fact
The pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, who made significant contributions to the understanding of fluid pressure.
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Foot of Water
pressure • Non-SI
Definition
The foot of water is a unit of pressure that represents the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a column of water that is one foot high. It is commonly used in various applications where water pressure is relevant, such as hydraulics and engineering. The pressure can be expressed in terms of pascals, with 1 foot of water being equivalent to approximately 2988.98 pascals or 0.0299 bar. This unit is particularly useful in contexts involving fluid mechanics, where pressure due to height is a significant factor in the analysis of fluid systems.
History & Origin
The concept of measuring pressure using the height of a liquid column dates back to the work of scientists such as Blaise Pascal in the 17th century. The foot water unit emerged as a practical measurement in the context of hydraulics and fluid statics, allowing engineers and scientists to quantify the pressure exerted by water in various applications. The adoption of the foot as a unit of length in the Imperial system facilitated the use of the foot of water as a standard pressure measurement.
Etymology: The term 'foot' originates from the Latin word 'pes', meaning 'foot', which was historically used as a natural unit of measurement based on the size of a human foot. 'Water' refers to the liquid that exerts the pressure in this unit.
Current Use
The foot of water is widely used in industries such as civil engineering, hydrology, and environmental science to measure water pressure in systems like dams, reservoirs, and pipelines. Its practical applications include determining water flow rates, evaluating the structural integrity of water storage facilities, and conducting hydraulic studies. This unit is particularly relevant in the United States and countries that utilize the Imperial measurement system, where it serves as a standard for measuring the pressure exerted by water.
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- •The foot of water is commonly used in the United States, while many other countries use the metric system.
- •One foot of water is equivalent to about 0.433 psi (pounds per square inch).
- •Hydraulic systems often use foot of water as a reference for measuring fluid pressure in large-scale applications.
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Pascal
pressure • SI Unit
Definition
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, Young's modulus, and ultimate tensile strength. It is defined as one newton per square meter. In other words, it is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton acting uniformly over an area of one square meter. The pascal is a crucial unit in engineering, physics, and meteorology, providing a standard measure for atmospheric pressure, material strength, and force distribution. It allows for consistent and comparable measurements across various scientific and industrial fields.
History & Origin
The pascal was named in honor of Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, physicist, and inventor known for his contributions to fluid mechanics and the study of pressure. The unit was officially adopted as the SI unit for pressure in 1971, although the concept of pressure itself dates back to early scientific studies of fluids and gases. The pascal provided a standardized way to measure pressure, replacing a variety of non-standard units previously in use across different regions and industries.
Etymology: The term 'pascal' is derived from the name of Blaise Pascal.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in various fields to measure pressure and stress. In meteorology, it is used to express atmospheric pressure, often in the form of hectopascals (hPa). In engineering, it helps evaluate the strength of materials and structures. The unit is also crucial in fluid mechanics, where it is used to determine fluid pressure in pipes and vessels. The pascal's versatility makes it a fundamental unit in both scientific research and practical applications, especially where precise pressure measurements are critical.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The pascal is named after Blaise Pascal, who made significant contributions to the understanding of fluid pressure.
- •One pascal is a very small pressure; it is equivalent to the pressure of a dollar bill lying flat on a table.
- •The human eardrum can detect pressure changes as small as 20 micropascals.
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