Head pressure for liquid in a tank

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An open tank contains liquid with a specific gravity of 1.735. If the height of the liquid is 10 feet, how much head pressure (in inches w.c. (water column)) will it exert?
P= (10) (1.735)= 17.35

What is the pressure in PSI?
P= (1.735)(0.433)(10feet)= 7.51255
 
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