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Hydrostatic Pressure Calculator
What is the fluid pressure increase at this depth? Enter the stated inputs to calculate this model.
Your result
Gauge pressure increase
Pa
Result for the values shown.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Fluid density (kg/m³) | Enter fluid density in kg/m³; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Depth (m) | Enter depth in m; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Gravity (m/s²) | Enter gravity in m/s²; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Read Gauge pressure increase (Pa) in the units and model stated on this page. The formula pressure=rho*g*depth defines the relationship; measurement accuracy and model applicability are separate from numerical precision.
Common mistakes
- Mixing input units or changing the physical meaning of a variable without changing the model.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
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What is the fluid pressure increase at this depth?
What is the fluid pressure increase at this depth? Enter the stated inputs to calculate this model.
Common uses
- What is the fluid pressure increase at this depth
How it works
pressure=rho*g*depth
Worked example
Enter Fluid density: 1000 kg/m³; Depth: 2 m; Gravity: 10 m/s². Results: Gauge pressure increase: 20000 Pa.