Pressure Head in Aquifer Analysis and Properties Formulas

Pressure Head is the potential energy per unit weight of water at a specific point in a fluid system, measured relative to a reference level, often the ground surface or a specific datum. And is denoted by h_p. Pressure Head is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Pressure Head is always negative.

Formulas to find Pressure Head in Aquifer Analysis and Properties

fxPressure Head for given Total HeadGo

Aquifer Analysis and Properties formulas that make use of Pressure Head

fxTotal HeadGo

fxElevation Head using Total HeadGo

List of variables in Aquifer Analysis and Properties formulas

fx Total Head Go

fx Elevation Head Go

FAQ

What is the Pressure Head?

Pressure Head is the potential energy per unit weight of water at a specific point in a fluid system, measured relative to a reference level, often the ground surface or a specific datum. Pressure Head is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Pressure Head is always negative.

Can the Pressure Head be negative?

Yes, the Pressure Head, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Pressure Head?

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

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