Water Pressure by Elevation Calculator

Calculate water pressure change due to elevation difference (0.433 psi per foot)

Vertical height difference between two points. Positive = going uphill (pressure decreases), negative = going downhill (pressure increases).
Starting pressure at the lower elevation point. Leave blank to see only pressure change.
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Results

Pressure Change-psi
Pressure Change-kPa
Head-ft H2O
Resulting Pressure-psi
References: Hydraulics fundamentals: 1 ft of water head = 0.433 psi. Based on water density of 62.4 lb/ft3 at 60 deg F.