Kips per square inch.
KSI to Meter of waters Converter — ksi to mH2O
Convert KSI (ksi) to Meter of water (mH2O) using the exact conversion factor (1 ksi = 703.0695796 meter of water). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
KSI to Meter of waters converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Meter of water column.
Result = input x 6.89475729e+6 / 9806.65.
Stress Pressure units are compatible.
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About Converting KSI to Meter of waters
KSI and Meter of water both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Kips per square inch, and meter of water column.
Formula
meter of waters = ksi × 703.069579639
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 ksi equals 6894757.29317 base units, and 1 meter of water equals 9806.65 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct ksi-to-meter of water factor of 703.069579639.
Simple example
1 ksi × 703.0695796 = 703.0695796 mH2O
1 ksi = 703.0695796 meter of waters.
Real-world example
100 ksi × 703.0695796 = 70,306.95796 mH2O
100 ksi = 70,306.95796 meter of waters.
Conversion table
| KSI (ksi) | Meter of water (mH2O) |
|---|---|
| 1 ksi | 703.0695796 mH2O |
| 10 ksi | 7,030.695796 mH2O |
| 50 ksi | 35,153.47898 mH2O |
| 100 ksi | 70,306.95796 mH2O |
| 500 ksi | 351,534.7898 mH2O |
| 1,000 ksi | 703,069.5796 mH2O |
Reverse conversion: Meter of water to KSI
703.0695796 mH2O × 0.001422334331 = 0.9999999999 ksi
703.0695796 meter of waters = 0.9999999999 ksi.
ksi = meter of waters × 0.00142233433071
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Meter of water to KSI.
Understanding the KSI (ksi)
Kips per square inch.
Understanding the Meter of water (mH2O)
Meter of water column.
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Frequently asked questions
How many meter of waters are in 1 ksi?
1 ksi equals 703.0695796 meter of waters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert ksi to meter of water?
Multiply the ksi value by 703.0695796. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert meter of water back to ksi?
Use the reverse factor: 1 meter of water equals 0.0014223343 ksi. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a ksi?
KSI (ksi) is a unit of engineering.
What is a meter of water?
Meter of water (mH2O) is a unit of engineering.
Is the ksi to meter of water conversion exact?
Yes. Both ksi and meter of water are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 703.0695796 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.