Elevation Pressure Calculator

Calculate how elevation changes affect water pressure in your irrigation system. Understand the relationship between height and PSI.

Fig 2. Static Pressure Change (Elevation) Calculator

Calculates how changes in elevation affect your water pressure.

Use a positive number for uphill, negative for downhill.

Pressure Change

0.43

psi Loss

Why This Matters

Gravity plays a big role in water pressure. If your sprinkler zone is uphill from your water source, you will lose pressure. If it's downhill, you'll gain it. This calculation is vital to ensure your system has enough pressure to operate, especially on sloped properties.

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