Total Pressure

Total Pressure

VE-03
ASPCSPFoundational

Formula
TP = SP + VP
When to Use

Relate the three pressure measurements in a ventilation duct.

Symbol Legend
SymbolMeaningUnitNote
TPTotal pressure″wgCan be positive or negative
SPStatic pressure″wgCan be positive or negative
VPVelocity pressure″wgAlways positive

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