Convert foot water (60°F) to ksi
Please provide values below to convert foot water (60°F) [ftAq] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to foot water (60°F).
How to Convert Foot Water (60°f) to Ksi
1 ftAq = 0.000433098639212578 ksi
Example: convert 15 ftAq to ksi:
15 ftAq = 15 × 0.000433098639212578 ksi = 0.00649647958818867 ksi
Foot Water (60°f) to Ksi Conversion Table
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Foot Water (60°f)
Foot water (60°F), symbolized as ftAq, is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a water column at 60°F that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The foot water (60°F) unit originated from the use of water column measurements in hydraulic and engineering applications, primarily in the United States, to quantify pressure in terms of the height of a water column at a standard temperature of 60°F.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields related to hydraulics, water systems, and fluid dynamics, although it is less common today with the adoption of SI units.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.