Physics
Hydrostatic Pressure
Pressure at depth in a fluid.
Formula
Formula
P = ρ g h
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ρ | density (kg/m³) | computed result | — | result |
| h | depth (m) | real number (ℝ) | m | input |
| g | gravity 9.81 | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givendensity (kg/m³) = 1000, depth (m) = 10
Result98066.5
Example 2
Givendensity (kg/m³) = 1025, depth (m) = 100
Result1005181.625