Overburden Pressure Calculator
Use our tool to find overburden pressure, ground density, or depth. Just enter any two values you know, and it will show you the third.
This tool lets you enter bulk density in ppg and kg, true vertical depth in meters and feet, and it can also show you overburden pressure in Psi, Kpa and MPa.
⛏️ Overburden Pressure Calculator
Contents
What Is Overburden Pressure and How To Calculate
The weight of rock and soil pressing down at a certain depth is called overburden pressure. Finding this pressure is important for engineers working with drilling, construction, and ground studies.
With this tool, an engineer can easily find the pressure based on the ground’s density and how deep they’re measuring.
Formula & Example
The formula to to know overburden pressure is:
Example:
For example, an engineer at a drilling company is evaluating rock formations for a new well. He estimates a bulk density of 10.5 ppg at a depth of 5000 ft. Using this calculator, he can determine an overburden pressure of 2730 psi, which will help him assess casing requirements and well stability.
Calculation:
- Bulk Density: 10.5 ppg
- True Vertical Depth: 5000 ft
✅ The overburden pressure at 5000 ft is 2730 psi.
💡 Tip: Overburden pressure is important to prevent blowouts and keep deep drilling safe and stable.
