What is a centimeter water (4°C)?

It is a non-SI unit of pressure equal to the pressure produced by a 1 cm column of water at 4°C, commonly about 98.0665 pascals, used for small pressure measurements.

Where is pound-force per square foot typically used?

This unit is used mostly in US customary engineering contexts to quantify surface loads like floor live loads and wind pressures on structures.

Can this converter be used for high-pressure measurements?

No, centimeter water (4°C) is suitable only for small pressures and may not be accurate for high-pressure values.

How to Convert from Centimeter water (4°C) to Pound-force/square foot

Learn how to convert pressure values from centimeter water (4°C) to pound-force per square foot, commonly used in medical, laboratory, and structural engineering applications.

Centimeter water (4°C)

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Centimeter water (4°C) to Pound-force/square foot Conversion Table

Centimeter water (4°C)	Pound-force/square foot

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Centimeter water (4°C) to Pound-force/square foot Conversion Table
Centimeter water (4°C)	Pound-force/square foot

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms pressure measurements from centimeter water (4°C), a common small pressure unit in medical and laboratory settings, into pound-force per square foot, which is a US customary engineering unit for surface loads.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in centimeter water (4°C)
Select the input unit as centimeter water (4°C)
Choose pound-force per square foot as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent pressure in pound-force/square foot

Key Features

Converts pressure values from centimeter water (4°C) to pound-force per square foot accurately
Supports small pressure measurement contexts in medical and laboratory usage
Helpful for translating pressures into US customary units used in structural engineering
Easy to use with clear input and output formats

Examples

1 cm water (4°C) = 2.0481 lb-f/ft²
5 cm water (4°C) = 10.2405 lb-f/ft²

Common Use Cases

Reporting airway and ventilator pressures in respiratory care
Measuring small hydrostatic or differential pressures in labs
Specifying suction/pressure settings for medical devices like chest drains and CPAP/BiPAP
Specifying building floor live loads and roof snow loads in structural engineering
Calculating wind pressure on building exteriors according to US codes
Describing distributed loads on beams, slabs, and retaining structures using customary units

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool for small pressure values for improved relevance
Ensure input pressures relate to water at 4°C to maintain conversion accuracy
Verify measurement units correspond to the application context before converting
Cross-check converted values when working between medical and structural units

Limitations

Centimeter water (4°C) is intended for small pressure measurements and is not suitable for high-pressure scenarios
Pound-force per square foot is mainly applicable within US customary unit frameworks
Conversion presumes standard water properties at 4°C, and deviations can affect results

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centimeter water (4°C)?: It is a non-SI unit of pressure equal to the pressure produced by a 1 cm column of water at 4°C, commonly about 98.0665 pascals, used for small pressure measurements.
Where is pound-force per square foot typically used?: This unit is used mostly in US customary engineering contexts to quantify surface loads like floor live loads and wind pressures on structures.
Can this converter be used for high-pressure measurements?: No, centimeter water (4°C) is suitable only for small pressures and may not be accurate for high-pressure values.

Key Terminology

Centimeter water (4°C): A non-SI pressure unit denoting the pressure from a 1 cm column of water at 4°C, used in medical and laboratory settings for small pressure measurements.
Pound-force per square foot: A pressure unit representing one pound-force uniformly distributed over one square foot, commonly used in US customary engineering.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 centimeter water (4°C) represent?

Pressure from a 1 cm column of water at 4°C

Pressure from a 1 inch column of water at 20°C

Pressure from a 1 meter column of mercury

Which unit is primarily used in US structural engineering?

Centimeter water (4°C)

Pound-force per square foot

Pascal

What is a common medical use of centimeter water (4°C)?

Measuring wind pressure on buildings

Reporting airway pressure in respiratory care

Calculating roof snow loads

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