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That depends on the surface area over which the weight of the gallon of water is distributed. Divide 8.34 pounds -- the weight of a gallon of water -- by the area, in square inches, the gallon is sitting upon. If the gallon of water is in a typical plastic jug that you buy at the grocery store, it's not creating much pressure at all -- only about 2.2 ounces per square inch.
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∙ 12y agoOne gallon is a unit of volume.
It's also the same volume as
-- 4 quarts
-- 8 pints
-- 128 fluid ounces
-- 16 cups
-- 231 cubic inches
-- 0.1337 cubic foot (rounded)
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∙ 16y agoThere is no answer to this as asked.
It would depend. If you had a gallon of water in 2 cylinders, one had a diameter of 3 inches and the other had a diameter of 6 inches. The water pressure at the bottom of the 3 inch cylinder would be greater than the bottom of the 6 inch.
More appropriately - it depends how tall you made the gallon of water. Water exerts 0.43 PSI per foot of depth - so, if the cylinder of water was a foot tall, the pressure would be 0.43 PSI at the bottom of the cylinder
A gallon of water produces approximately 8.3 PSI (pounds per square inch) of pressure. This pressure is a result of the weight of the water exerting force due to gravity.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on the temperature.
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What is 1500 feet of water converted to psi?
To convert feet of water to psi, use the formula: 1 foot of water = 0.433 psi. Therefore, 1500 feet of water is equal to 650.03 psi.
How do you convert water psi to air psi?
You cannot directly convert water psi to air psi as they are different units of pressure with different properties. Water pressure is typically measured in psi (pounds per square inch) to denote the pressure exerted by a column of water, while air pressure is also measured in psi but refers to the pressure of the air in a confined space. It is not a straightforward conversion, so it is important to measure and calculate each pressure separately based on the specific conditions.
How many vertical feet of water is equal to one pound per square inch?
One pound per square inch (psi) is equal to approximately 2.31 feet of water. This means that a column of water that is 2.31 feet tall exerts a pressure of 1 psi at its base.
How many psi are in 180 kpa?
There are approximately 26.107 psi in 180 kPa.
At what pressure is high pressure water cleaning performed?
Hydrocleaning has various levels. "Low-pressure water cleaning" uses water pressure less than 5,000 psi, while "High-pressure water cleaning" uses water pressure between 5,000 to 10,000 psi. Higher still is "High-pressure water jetting" which is between 10,000 to 25,000 psi, and finally "Ultrahigh-pressure water jetting" uses pressures above 25,000 psi.
How many psi do 1 gallon of water create?
It all depends upon the shape of the container that it is in. For example, if the water weighs 8 lbs per gallon, then the water at the bottom of a container that is a vertical pipe with cross sectional area of 1 square inch will exert a pressure of 8 psi. However, if the water is in a vertical pipe with cross sectional area of 8 square inches, then the pressure at the bottom of the pipe will be only 1 psi.
How many psi is 6-8 pounds?
6-8 pounds is equivalent to 42-56 psi because there are 7.48 liters of water in a gallon.
1 gallon is equal to How many PSI?
Gallon is volume, PSI is pressure. They're different things and don't translate.
How many btu per gallon of heating oil at 130 psi?
#2 fuel oil = 140,000 btu/gallon. Psi does not matter.
If you have 12000 gallon tank what shoild psi be around?
what should your psi be around in a inground swimming pool andt it hold 12,000 gallons of water
How much water pressure does dishwasher need?
It needs at least 38 psi of incoming water.
What is the psi of 1 gal of water falling 1 foot?
The potential energy of 1 gallon of water falling 1 foot is approximately 0.433 psi. This is based on the conversion factor of 2.31 feet of head equals 1 psi.
How many pounds of air does a 5 gallon tank hold with a maximum psi of 125?
20
How many feet of water does 15 PSI represent?
15 PSI represents approximately 34.7 feet of water. This can be calculated using the formula: 1 PSI = 2.31 feet of water.
How many psi in 1 inch of water column?
27.71 inches of water column equals 1 psi
How many psi pressure in 30 meters of water?
Just under 60 psi at 30m
How many inches of water in a 20 psi?
There are 46.15 inches of water in a 20 psi pressure. This can be calculated using the formula: 1 psi = 2.307 feet of water, which is approximately 27.69 inches. 20 psi x 27.69 inches/psi = 46.15 inches.
