Feet of water to Kilograms-force per square meter Converter
1 foot of water (ftH₂O) equals 304.8 kilograms-force per square meter (kgf/m²).
Quick answer
- 1 foot of water = 304.8 kilograms-force per square meter
- 1 kilogram-force per square meter = 0.003280839895 feet of water
- Formula: kgf/m² = ftH₂O × 304.8
1 foot of water = 304.8 kilograms-force per square meter
How to convert feet of water to kilograms-force per square meter
kgf/m² = ftH₂O × 304.8
To convert feet of water to kilograms-force per square meter, multiply the number of feet of water by 304.8.
Example: 1 ftH₂O to kgf/m²
- Start with the value in feet of water: 1 ftH₂O.
- Multiply by 304.8: 1 × 304.8 = 304.8.
- Result: 1 foot of water = 304.8 kilograms-force per square meter.
Going the other way, 1 kilogram-force per square meter = 0.003280839895 feet of water, so to convert kilograms-force per square meter back to feet of water you divide by the same number. See kilograms-force per square meter to feet of water.
Feet of water to kilograms-force per square meter conversion table
| Feet of water (ftH₂O) | Kilograms-force per square meter (kgf/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ftH₂O | 304.8 kgf/m² |
| 2 ftH₂O | 609.6 kgf/m² |
| 3 ftH₂O | 914.4 kgf/m² |
| 4 ftH₂O | 1,219.2 kgf/m² |
| 5 ftH₂O | 1,524 kgf/m² |
| 6 ftH₂O | 1,828.8 kgf/m² |
| 7 ftH₂O | 2,133.6 kgf/m² |
| 8 ftH₂O | 2,438.4 kgf/m² |
| 9 ftH₂O | 2,743.2 kgf/m² |
| 10 ftH₂O | 3,048 kgf/m² |
| 100 ftH₂O | 30,480 kgf/m² |
What is a foot of water?
The foot of water (foot of head) is used for pump ratings in the US: 2.31 feet of water is 1 psi.
What is a kilogram-force per square meter?
The kilogram-force per square meter, equal to 1 mm of water, was used for loads on floors and roofs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms-force per square meter are in a foot of water?
One foot of water is 304.8 kilograms-force per square meter.
How many feet of water are in a kilogram-force per square meter?
One kilogram-force per square meter is 0.003280839895 feet of water.
What is the formula to convert feet of water to kilograms-force per square meter?
kgf/m² = ftH₂O × 304.8.