Convert pound-force/square foot to millimeter water (4°C)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to millimeter water (4°C) [mmH2O], or Convert millimeter water (4°C) to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Millimeter Water (4°c)
1 lbf/ft^2 = 4.88256206469666 mmH2O
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to mmH2O:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 4.88256206469666 mmH2O = 73.2384309704498 mmH2O
Pound-Force/square Foot to Millimeter Water (4°c) Conversion Table
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Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
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.