Hydrostatic Pressure Calculator
Pressure increase = density × gravity × depth
Calculate pressure increase below the surface of a static fluid.
Formula
Pressure increase = density × gravity × depth
Worked example
Fluid density: 1000 kg/m³
Depth below surface: 2 m
Gravity: 9.80665 m/s²
With these inputs, the result is 19,613.3 Pa.
How to use this calculator
- Identify the quantity you want to calculate.
- Enter your measurements in the units shown on each field.
- Read the result, which updates as you change the inputs.
- Check the assumptions below before applying the result.
Assumptions and limits
Does not include pressure at the fluid surface. Assumes constant density.
Precision and checking
Results are rounded for display. Use the most accurate measurements available, and avoid rounding your inputs unnecessarily. Extra decimal places in a result do not make an estimate more reliable.
To check a result, substitute the same input values into the formula shown above. Change one value at a time to understand how the quantity responds.
Frequently asked questions
What assumptions does this calculation use?
Does not include pressure at the fluid surface. Assumes constant density.
Are my inputs sent to a server?
No. The calculation runs locally in your browser. The result updates as you edit the inputs.
Sources & references
- NIST Guide to the SI — National Institute of Standards and Technology
