Convert dyne/square centimeter to millimeter water (4°C)
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to millimeter water (4°C) [mmH2O], or Convert millimeter water (4°C) to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Millimeter Water (4°c)
1 dyn/cm^2 = 0.0101974428892211 mmH2O
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to mmH2O:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 0.0101974428892211 mmH2O = 0.152961643338316 mmH2O
Dyne/square Centimeter to Millimeter Water (4°c) Conversion Table
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Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.
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.