Underwater Pressure

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Underwater pressure, abbreviated as \(p_u\), is the added pressure exerted underwater directly above a spot at the water level.

 

 Underwater Pressure formula

\(\large{ p_u = 1025 \; g\; d  }\) 
Symbol English Metric
\(\large{ p_u }\) = underwater pressure \(\large{\frac{lbf}{in^2}}\)   \(\large{Pa}\)  
\(\large{ g }\) = gravitational acceleration \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec^2}}\)   \(\large{\frac{m}{s^2}}\)  
\(\large{ d }\) = depth under water \(\large{ft}\)  \(\large{m}\) 

 

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