Convert foot water (60°F) to Standard atmosphere
Please provide values below to convert foot water (60°F) [ftAq] to Standard atmosphere [atm], or Convert Standard atmosphere to foot water (60°F).
How to Convert Foot Water (60°f) to Standard Atmosphere
1 ftAq = 0.0294706143597335 atm
Example: convert 15 ftAq to atm:
15 ftAq = 15 × 0.0294706143597335 atm = 0.442059215396003 atm
Foot Water (60°f) to Standard Atmosphere Conversion Table
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Foot Water (60°f)
Foot water (60°F), symbolized as ftAq, is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a water column at 60°F that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The foot water (60°F) unit originated from the use of water column measurements in hydraulic and engineering applications, primarily in the United States, to quantify pressure in terms of the height of a water column at a standard temperature of 60°F.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields related to hydraulics, water systems, and fluid dynamics, although it is less common today with the adoption of SI units.
Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.