Units of Measurement – (ALST)

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It is vital that Life Support Staff are familiar with both Metric & Imperial measurement systems. 1 Atmosphere    =  10.08 metres of seawater   =  33.07 feet of seawater    =  33.90 feet of fresh water    =  1.033 kg/cm2   =  14.696 psi   =  1.013 bar    =  101 kPa    =  760 mmHg (Torr) 1 Bar                =  9.931 metres of seawater    =  32.63 feet of seawater   =  1.019 kg/cm2    =  14.50 psi   =  0.98 atm […]

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