Convert centimeter water (4°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert centimeter water (4°C) [cmH2O] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to centimeter water (4°C).
How to Convert Centimeter Water (4°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 cmH2O = 0.00099997246766225 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 cmH2O to kgf/cm^2:
15 cmH2O = 15 × 0.00099997246766225 kgf/cm^2 = 0.0149995870149337 kgf/cm^2
Centimeter Water (4°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm 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.
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.