Convert millimeter water (4°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert millimeter water (4°C) [mmH2O] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to millimeter water (4°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Water (4°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 mmH2O = 9.9997246766225e-05 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 mmH2O to kgf/cm^2:
15 mmH2O = 15 × 9.9997246766225e-05 kgf/cm^2 = 0.00149995870149337 kgf/cm^2
Millimeter Water (4°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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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.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.