conversion from psi to head(ft)

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Hello,

Where does the conversion 1 psi = 2.31 ft/psi come from when calculating friction head loss in piping?

Thanks

 
Darn -- I got it.

used specific weight to convert to feet:

(144 lbf/ft^2) / 62.2 lbf/ft^3 = 2.31 ft.

 
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