Convert centimeter water (4°C) to millipascal
Please provide values below to convert centimeter water (4°C) [cmH2O] to millipascal [mPa], or Convert millipascal to centimeter water (4°C).
How to Convert Centimeter Water (4°c) to Millipascal
1 cmH2O = 98063.8 mPa
Example: convert 15 cmH2O to mPa:
15 cmH2O = 15 × 98063.8 mPa = 1470957 mPa
Centimeter Water (4°c) to Millipascal Conversion Table
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Centimeter Water (4°c)
Centimeter water (4°C), symbol cmH2O, is a unit of pressure representing the pressure exerted by a one-centimeter column of water at 4 degrees Celsius.
History/Origin
The centimeter water was developed as a practical unit of pressure measurement in medical and engineering contexts, especially for low-pressure measurements such as respiratory and fluid pressure, originating from the use of water columns in manometers.
Current Use
It is primarily used in medical settings to measure intracranial pressure, respiratory pressures, and other low-pressure applications where precise measurement of small pressure differences is required.
Millipascal
A millipascal (mPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one thousandth of a pascal, the SI unit of pressure.
History/Origin
The millipascal is derived from the pascal, which was named after Blaise Pascal. It is used in contexts requiring very small pressure measurements, but its usage is relatively uncommon due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Millipascals are primarily used in scientific and engineering fields to measure very low pressures, such as in fluid dynamics, vacuum systems, and sensitive instrumentation within the 'Pressure' converter category of 'Common Converters'.