How many psi is 10 meters of water?

10 m H2O is about 14.2 psi, 0.981 bar, or 98.0665 kPa. Each meter of water column adds about 9.81 kPa of hydrostatic pressure.

Is pressure head the same as pressure?

Pressure head is pressure expressed as column height of a reference liquid (usually water for plumbing, mercury for vacuum). They measure the same physical quantity in different units.

Why does my well pump have head in specs?

Pump head is the maximum vertical distance the pump can push water. A 50 m head pump can overcome 50 m of elevation (about 4.9 bar or 71 psi) before water stops flowing.

🏗️ Pressure Head Converter

10-meter water tower = ~1 bar at bottom. Divers know 10 m depth adds another bar. Bridges hydrostatic pressure and column height.

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Last updated September 10, 2026 — conversions use exact ISO unit definitions.