Convert Pounds per Square Inch to Feet of Water
Convert Pounds per Square Inch (psi) to Feet of Water (ftH₂O) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ftH₂O = psi × 2.306658726
About Pounds per Square Inch
One pound per square inch (psi) ≈ 6,894.76 Pa - the dominant pressure unit in US industry and consumer products. Car tyres: 32-36 psi; truck tyres 80-120 psi; bicycle road tyres 80-130 psi. Home water supply: 40-80 psi; residential maximum 80 psi per plumbing code. Compressed air tools: 90-150 psi. Steam autoclave sterilisation: 15-30 psi. The distinction between gauge (psig) and absolute (psia) pressure is critical: gauge pressure is relative to ambient; absolute = gauge + ~14.696 psi. 1 psi = 6,894.76 Pa.
About Feet of Water
One foot of water column (ftH₂O) ≈ 2,989 Pa - the US customary equivalent of cmH₂O used in civil and hydraulic engineering. Municipal water supply systems are designed for 40-80 psi head ≈ 92-184 ft; fire suppression sprinkler systems require minimum 7 psi ≈ 16 ft. Well pump specifications, sump pump head ratings, irrigation mainline pressure, and drainage calculations all use feet of head. 1 ft of water = 12 in WC = 0.4335 psi ≈ 2,989 Pa.
Quick Reference Table
| Pounds per Square Inch (psi) | Feet of Water (ftH₂O) |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 2.30666 ftH₂O |
| 2 psi | 4.61332 ftH₂O |
| 5 psi | 11.5333 ftH₂O |
| 10 psi | 23.0666 ftH₂O |
| 25 psi | 57.6665 ftH₂O |
| 50 psi | 115.333 ftH₂O |
| 100 psi | 230.666 ftH₂O |