Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to millimeter water (4°C)
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to millimeter water (4°C) [mmH2O], or Convert millimeter water (4°C) to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Millimeter Water (4°c)
1 gf/cm^2 = 10.000275330958 mmH2O
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to mmH2O:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 10.000275330958 mmH2O = 150.00412996437 mmH2O
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Millimeter Water (4°c) Conversion Table
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Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Millimeter Water (4°c)
Millimeter water (4°C) is a unit of pressure measuring the height of a water column at 4 degrees Celsius that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of water columns to measure pressure, particularly in hydrology and medical applications, with standardization based on the density of water at 4°C.
Current Use
It is primarily used in medical and scientific contexts to measure low pressures, such as intracranial pressure, respiratory pressures, and in calibration of pressure sensors.