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Gage Pressure

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-011987

The pressure within a closed container or pipe as measured with a gage. In contrast, absolute pressure is the sum of atmospheric pressure (14. 7 lbs/sq in) PLUS pressure within a vessel (as measured by a gage). Most pressure gages read in gage pressure or psig (pounds per square inch gage pressure).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-011987
FieldEnvironment
SubjectLaws, regulations and executive orders
ReferencesDrinking Water Technical & Legal Terms
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011987",
  "term": "Gage Pressure",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The pressure within a closed container or pipe as measured with a gage. In contrast, absolute pressure is the sum of atmospheric pressure (14. 7 lbs/sq in) PLUS pressure within a vessel (as measured by a gage). Most pressure gages read in gage pressure or psig (pounds per square inch gage pressure).",
  "subject": "Laws, regulations and executive orders",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/gage-pressure/"
}

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