Convert millimeter water (4°C) to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert millimeter water (4°C) [mmH2O] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to millimeter water (4°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Water (4°c) to Newton/square Meter
1 mmH2O = 9.80638 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 mmH2O to N/m^2:
15 mmH2O = 15 × 9.80638 N/m^2 = 147.0957 N/m^2
Millimeter Water (4°c) to Newton/square Meter 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.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.