GENERAL MEASUREMENTS Flashcards
1
Q
1 cubic Foot contains ____ cubic Inches
A
1728 cubic inches
2
Q
1 cubic Foot contains _____ gallons
A
7.48 gallons
3
Q
1 gallon contains ____ cubic inches
A
231 cubic inches
4
Q
1 gallon of water weighs _____ pounds
A
8.33 pounds
5
Q
1 cubic foot of water weighs _____ pounds
A
62.3 pounds
6
Q
1 PSI will raise a 1 sq. inch column of water ____ feet
A
2.304 feet
7
Q
A column of water 1 ft high exerts a downward pressure of _____ psi
A
0.434 psi
8
Q
The largest tip size used on a fire stream is _______
A
1/2 the diameter of the hose