Units of Measurement Flashcards
1
Q
One gallon of water weighs
A
8.35 lbs
2
Q
One cubic foot of water contains
A
7.481 gallons
3
Q
One cubic foot of water weighs
A
62.5lbs
4
Q
Atmospheric pressure at sea level is
A
14.7 PSI
5
Q
Perfect vacuum (theoretical) is
A
29.9 in. Hg.
6
Q
One pound per square inch (PSI) lifts
A
2.304 feet
7
Q
Maximum lift (theoretical) is
A
33.8 feet
8
Q
NFPA required vacuum is
A
22in. Hg.
9
Q
NFPA required lift is
A
25 feet
10
Q
Each foot of water is a column exerts
A
0.434 psi