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Fluid Depth, Density, Gravity & Pressure Calculator

Solve for any variable in the hydrostatic equation P = ρgh.

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Fluid Depth Density Gravity Pressure Calculator computes hydrostatic pressure using P = rho*g*h. Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure caused by the weight of fluid above a point; it increases with fluid density, gravitational acceleration, and vertical depth. Density describes mass per unit volume, gravity sets the body force acting on that mass, and depth is measured vertically below the fluid surface rather than along a sloped path. Gauge pressure measures pressure above the surrounding atmosphere, while absolute pressure includes atmospheric pressure as well. This tool is useful for wells, tanks, underwater design, and scuba or pipeline checks, but moving fluids, compressibility, temperature variation, and vessel geometry can require more detailed analysis.

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Input Pattern

Enter values in the left panel, keep units explicit, run the calculation, then copy or share the result. Invalid fields are highlighted immediately.

Fluid Depth, Density, Gravity & Pressure

P = ρgh. Enter any 3 values to solve for the 4th.

Results

Depth: 5.000 m

Density: 1000.00 kg/m³

Gravity: 9.810 m/s²

Pressure:

Pascals: 49050.00

Kilopascals: 49.050

Bar: 0.4905

PSI: 7.114

How to use this tool

  1. Enter fluid density, depth, and gravitational acceleration (default Earth).
  2. Run to compute hydrostatic pressure and equivalent liquid column height.
  3. Compare calculated pressure to rated limits for safety and design verification.

Worked Example

Auto-generated from the tool's current default or entered inputs.

Example Inputs

  • Depth m: 5.0
  • Density kg m3: 1000.0
  • Gravity m s2: 9.81
  • Pressure pa: 49050.0
  • Pressure kpa: 49.05
  • Pressure bar: 0.4905
  • Pressure psi: 7.114098242723459

Expected Outputs

  • Depth m: 5
  • Density kg m3: 1000
  • Gravity m s2: 9.81
  • Pressure pa: 49050

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