Conversion of pressure into the mud weight

Input(s)

TVD: True Vertical Depth (ft)

P: Hydrostatic Pressure (psi)

Output(s)

$\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{w}}$: Mud Weight (ppg)

Formula(s)

$$ \mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{w}}=\frac{\mathrm{P}}{0.052 * \mathrm{TVD}} $$

Reference(s)

Lyons, W. C., Carter, T., and Lapeyrouse, N. J., 2012, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production and Workover, Third Edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, Page: 4.