Convert centimeter water (4°C) to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter water (4°C) [cmH2O] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to centimeter water (4°C).
How to Convert Centimeter Water (4°c) to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 cmH2O = 0.99997246766225 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 cmH2O to gf/cm^2:
15 cmH2O = 15 × 0.99997246766225 gf/cm^2 = 14.9995870149337 gf/cm^2
Centimeter Water (4°c) to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter 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.
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.