Piezometric Head in Groundwater Hydrology Formulas

The Piezometric Head refers to the specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum, typically measured as the elevation of the liquid surface at the entrance of a piezometer. And is denoted by P. Piezometric Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Piezometric Head is always positive.

Formulas to find Piezometric Head in Groundwater Hydrology

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List of variables in Groundwater Hydrology formulas

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FAQ

What is the Piezometric Head?

The Piezometric Head refers to the specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum, typically measured as the elevation of the liquid surface at the entrance of a piezometer. Piezometric Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Piezometric Head is always positive.

Can the Piezometric Head be negative?

No, the Piezometric Head, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Piezometric Head?

Piezometric Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Piezometric Head can be measured.

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