Static Pressure Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Static Pressure (P) is:

\[ P = \rho \cdot g \cdot h \]

Where:

\(P\) is the static pressure (Pascals)
\(\rho\) is the fluid density (kg/m³)
\(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity (m/s²)
\(h\) is the height of the fluid column above the point of measurement (m)

What is Static Pressure?

Static pressure is the pressure exerted by a fluid at rest. It is a measure of the force per unit area exerted by the fluid in a container or by a column of fluid in a pipe due to gravity. It is an important parameter in fluid mechanics and engineering, as it affects the flow and distribution of fluids in systems.

Example Calculations

Example 1:

Fluid Density (ρ): 1000 kg/m³
Acceleration due to Gravity (g): 9.81 m/s²
Height of Fluid Column (h): 10 m

Using the formula:

\[ P = 1000 \cdot 9.81 \cdot 10 = 98100 \text{ Pascals} \]

Example 2:

Fluid Density (ρ): 850 kg/m³
Acceleration due to Gravity (g): 9.81 m/s²
Height of Fluid Column (h): 5 m

Using the formula:

\[ P = 850 \cdot 9.81 \cdot 5 = 41692.5 \text{ Pascals} \]