Ocean Depth Pressure Calculator
Here’s a detailed table summarizing the pressure experienced at various ocean depths, along with relevant information about ocean pressure and depth:
Depth (meters) | Depth (feet) | Pressure (atm) | Pressure (kPa) | Pressure (psi) | Comments |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 101.3 | 14.7 | Surface pressure; pressure due to the atmosphere. |
100 | 328 | 1.010 | 101.3 | 14.7 | Pressure from the water column starts to increase. |
200 | 656 | 2.010 | 201.3 | 29.2 | Significant increase in pressure. |
500 | 1640 | 5.010 | 501.3 | 72.6 | Considerable pressure impact on structures. |
1,000 | 3280 | 10.010 | 1,010 | 146.4 | Common depth for deep-sea research. |
2,000 | 6562 | 20.010 | 2,010 | 291.4 | Abyssal zone begins. |
3,000 | 9843 | 30.010 | 3,010 | 436.4 | Mid-ocean ridges and trenches can be found here. |
4,000 | 13,123 | 40.010 | 4,010 | 580.4 | Depth of many ocean trenches. |
5,000 | 16,404 | 50.010 | 5,010 | 725.4 | Deepest parts of the ocean. |
6,000 | 19,685 | 60.010 | 6,010 | 870.4 | Hadal zone begins; extreme conditions. |
7,000 | 22,966 | 70.010 | 7,010 | 1,015.4 | Increase in pressure affects marine life. |
8,000 | 26,247 | 80.010 | 8,010 | 1,160.4 | Most pressure ever recorded is at this depth. |
9,000 | 29,528 | 90.010 | 9,010 | 1,305.4 | Inhabitants are specially adapted to survive. |
10,000 | 32,808 | 100.010 | 10,010 | 1,450.4 | Near the Challenger Deep; the deepest part of the ocean. |
11,000 | 36,089 | 110.010 | 11,010 | 1,595.4 | Record depths; extreme challenges for exploration. |
12,000 | 39,370 | 120.010 | 12,010 | 1,740.4 | High-pressure environment; few organisms can survive. |
13,000 | 42,651 | 130.010 | 13,010 | 1,885.4 | Mostly unexplored territory; unique ecosystems. |
14,000 | 45,932 | 140.010 | 14,010 | 2,030.4 | Only a few manned submersibles can reach this depth. |
15,000 | 49,213 | 150.010 | 15,010 | 2,175.4 | Exploration is very challenging; extreme depths. |
16,000 | 52,493 | 160.010 | 16,010 | 2,320.4 | Research vessels are needed for study. |
17,000 | 55,774 | 170.010 | 17,010 | 2,465.4 | Further down lies even deeper, uncharted areas. |
18,000 | 59,055 | 180.010 | 18,010 | 2,610.4 | Extreme pressure; known only through remote sensing. |
19,000 | 62,336 | 190.010 | 19,010 | 2,755.4 | Few submersibles can reach these depths. |
20,000 | 65,617 | 200.010 | 20,010 | 2,900.4 | Pioneering explorations at such depths. |
21,000 | 68,897 | 210.010 | 21,010 | 3,045.4 | Vast depths; habitats unknown. |
22,000 | 72,178 | 220.010 | 22,010 | 3,190.4 | Many species have adapted to such extreme conditions. |
23,000 | 75,459 | 230.010 | 23,010 | 3,335.4 | Rarely visited by research expeditions. |
24,000 | 78,740 | 240.010 | 24,010 | 3,480.4 | One of the deepest points known. |
25,000 | 82,021 | 250.010 | 25,010 | 3,625.4 | Total darkness; high pressure. |
26,000 | 85,302 | 260.010 | 26,010 | 3,770.4 | Few organisms can survive this deep. |
27,000 | 88,582 | 270.010 | 27,010 | 3,915.4 | Mostly unexplored; unique adaptations. |
28,000 | 91,863 | 280.010 | 28,010 | 4,060.4 | Total darkness; unusual geological formations. |
29,000 | 95,144 | 290.010 | 29,010 | 4,205.4 | Near the Mariana Trench; extreme conditions. |
30,000 | 98,425 | 300.010 | 30,010 | 4,350.4 | Rare conditions; extreme pressure levels. |
Key Concepts
- Pressure Increase: Pressure in the ocean increases by about 1 atm for every 10 meters (33 feet) of depth due to the weight of the water above.
- Units of Measurement:
- Atmospheres (atm): A unit of pressure defined as the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
- Kilopascals (kPa): A metric unit of pressure; 1 atm ≈ 101.3 kPa.
- Pounds per square inch (psi): A unit of pressure commonly used in the United States; 1 atm ≈ 14.7 psi.
- Depth Zones: The ocean can be divided into various zones based on depth:
- Epipelagic Zone (0-200m): Sunlit zone, supports most marine life.
- Mesopelagic Zone (200-1000m): Twilight zone, limited light.
- Bathypelagic Zone (1000-4000m): Midnight zone, very dark.
- Abyssopelagic Zone (4000-6000m): Deep sea, cold and high pressure.
- Hadalpelagic Zone (6000m and below): Deep ocean trenches and the deepest parts of the ocean.
- Effects of Pressure: Increased pressure affects marine life, machinery, and exploration. Specialized adaptations are necessary for organisms living in extreme depths.