Pressure to Head: 120 psi

Specific conversion page with reference context, calculator, and nearby values.

Author

Prof. Priya Venkatesh

Plumbing editorial contributor

Indian theoretical physicist from IIT Bombay with postdoctoral work at CERN, researching dark matter candidates

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Prof. Zara Khan

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Pakistani-British education researcher at Cambridge, evaluating digital literacy programs in South Asian rural schools

Last updatedFebruary 22, 2026

PublishedFebruary 22, 2026

120 psi converts to

277.2 ft head

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Value Details

Input: 120 psi

Output: 277.2 ft head

Browse all reference values for Pressure to Head

metersHead: 84.491

Pressure and Head Converter

Convert water pressure and equivalent head values in either direction.

Converted Value

Nearby Reference Values

Pressure to Head values near 120 psi
PressureEquivalent HeadHead (m)
40 psi92.4 ft head28.164
50 psi115.5 ft head35.204
60 psi138.6 ft head42.245
80 psi184.8 ft head56.327
100 psi231 ft head70.409
120 psi277.2 ft head84.491
150 psi346.5 ft head105.613
200 psi462 ft head140.818

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pressure to Head, formulas, and expected usage.

How do you convert psi to feet of head?

For water, feet of head is approximately psi multiplied by 2.31.

Why convert pressure to head?

Head units are often used in pump and piping calculations, making pressure-to-head conversion useful for system checks.

Can this be reversed from head to psi?

Yes. Divide feet of head by 2.31 to estimate psi for water.

Does this apply to all fluids?

This conversion is for water-equivalent head. Other fluids require density correction.

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