Pump elevation to psi calculation

Pump elevation to psi calculation

To calculate PSI from pump elevation (height of water), you multiply the elevation in feet by 0.433. This is because one foot of water exerts a pressure of approximately 0.433 PSI. Alternatively, you can divide the elevation in feet by 2.31 to get the pressure in PSI.

Formula:
PSI = Feet of Head * 0.433 and PSI = Feet of Head / 2.31. 
Example:
If you have ROCKSOLAR 0.4HP Submersible pump pushing water up a vertical height (head) of 131 feet, the pressure in PSI would be: 131 feet * 0.433 PSI/foot = 56.72PSI and 131 feet / 2.31 = 56.72 PSI. 
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