§ 5. One atmosphere = 14·7 lb. per sq. in. = 2116 lb. per sq. ft. = 760 millimetres of mercury.

A column of water 2·3 ft. high corresponds to a pressure of 1 lb. per sq. in.

1 H.P. = 33,000 ft.-lb. per min. = 746 watts.

Volts × amperes = watts.

π = 3·1416. g = 32·182 ft. per sec. at London.

§ 6. Table of Equivalent Inclinations.

Rise.Angle in Degs.
1in30 1·91
1"252·29
1"202·87
1"183·18
1"163·58
1"144·09
1"124·78
1"105·73
1"96·38
1"87·18
1"78·22
1"69·6
1"511·53
1"414·48
1"319·45
1"230·00
1"√245·00

§ 7. Table of Skin Friction.
Per sq. ft. for various speeds and surface lengths.

Velocity of Wind1 ft. Plane2 ft. Plane4 ft. Plane8 ft. Plane
10·00112·00105·00101·000967
15·00237·00226·00215·00205
20·00402·00384·00365·00349
25·00606·00579·00551·00527
30·00850·00810·00772·00736
35·01130·0108 ·0103 ·0098