Convert kilogram-force/square meter to millimeter water (4°C)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to millimeter water (4°C) [mmH2O], or Convert millimeter water (4°C) to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Millimeter Water (4°c)
1 kgf/m^2 = 1.0000275330958 mmH2O
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to mmH2O:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 1.0000275330958 mmH2O = 15.000412996437 mmH2O
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Millimeter Water (4°c) Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
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.