How much does 1 square foot of water weigh?

The weight of water can be calculated based on its density and the volume it occupies. One cubic foot of water weighs approximately 62.4 pounds. Since there are 12 inches in a foot, one square foot of water, which would have a depth of one inch, would be equivalent to a volume of 1/12 cubic foot.

To find the weight of this volume, you multiply the weight of a cubic foot of water by the fraction representing the depth:

Weight = Weight of 1 cubic foot × Volume (in cubic feet)

So, the calculation would be:

Weight = 62.4 lbs/cubic foot × (1/12) cubic foot = 5.2 lbs for an inch of water over one square foot.

If the question pertains to the total weight of a column of water 1 foot deep over an area of 1 square foot, that would directly result in the weight of a complete cubic foot of water. Thus, 1 square foot at a depth of 12 inches (1 foot) weighs approximately 62.4 lbs, making the selection of 62.5 lbs as the most accurate approximation in practical scenarios.

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