Meter of water column.
Meter of waters to KSI Converter — mH2O to ksi
Convert Meter of water (mH2O) to KSI (ksi) using the exact conversion factor (1 meter of water = 0.0014223343 ksi). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Meter of waters to KSI 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.
Kips per square inch.
Result = input x 9806.65 / 6.89475729e+6.
Stress Pressure units are compatible.
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About Converting Meter of waters to KSI
Meter of water and KSI 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: Meter of water column, and kips per square inch.
Formula
ksi = meter of waters × 0.00142233433071
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 meter of water equals 9806.65 base units, and 1 ksi equals 6894757.29317 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct meter of water-to-ksi factor of 0.00142233433071.
Simple example
1 mH2O × 0.001422334331 = 0.0014223343 ksi
1 meter of water = 0.0014223343 ksi.
Real-world example
100 mH2O × 0.001422334331 = 0.1422334331 ksi
100 meter of waters = 0.1422334331 ksi.
Conversion table
| Meter of water (mH2O) | KSI (ksi) |
|---|---|
| 1 mH2O | 0.0014223343 ksi |
| 10 mH2O | 0.0142233433 ksi |
| 50 mH2O | 0.0711167165 ksi |
| 100 mH2O | 0.1422334331 ksi |
| 500 mH2O | 0.7111671654 ksi |
| 1,000 mH2O | 1.422334331 ksi |
Reverse conversion: KSI to Meter of water
0.0014223343 ksi × 703.0695796 = 0.9999999784 mH2O
0.0014223343 ksi = 0.9999999784 meter of waters.
meter of waters = ksi × 703.069579639
For a page dedicated to this direction, see KSI to Meter of water.
Understanding the Meter of water (mH2O)
Meter of water column.
Understanding the KSI (ksi)
Kips per square inch.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ksi are in 1 meter of water?
1 meter of water equals 0.0014223343 ksi, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert meter of water to ksi?
Multiply the meter of water value by 0.001422334331. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ksi back to meter of water?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ksi equals 703.0695796 meter of waters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a meter of water?
Meter of water (mH2O) is a unit of engineering.
What is a ksi?
KSI (ksi) is a unit of engineering.
Is the meter of water to ksi conversion exact?
Yes. Both meter of water and ksi are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001422334331 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.