Convert millimeter water (4°C) to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert millimeter water (4°C) [mmH2O] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to millimeter water (4°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Water (4°c) to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 mmH2O = 0.099997246766225 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 mmH2O to gf/cm^2:
15 mmH2O = 15 × 0.099997246766225 gf/cm^2 = 1.49995870149337 gf/cm^2
Millimeter Water (4°c) to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter 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.
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.