What Is This Tool?
This converter facilitates transforming pressure values from dekapascal (daPa), an SI-derived unit, into centimeter water at 4°C, a hydrostatic pressure measure commonly used in medical and laboratory fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in dekapascal [daPa] into the input field.
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Select the target unit as centimeter water (4°C) if not preselected.
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent pressure in centimeter water (4°C).
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Use the result for applications in medical, laboratory, or HVAC contexts.
Key Features
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Supports conversion of pressure between dekapascal and centimeter water (4°C).
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Provides a precise conversion factor based on recognized pressure standards.
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Useful for medical respiratory settings, audiology, HVAC, and laboratory applications.
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Browser-based and easy to use without additional software.
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Enables consistent translation of low-pressure measurements across units.
Examples
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Converting 5 daPa results in approximately 0.50987 cm H2O (4°C).
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Converting 10 daPa results in approximately 1.01974 cm H2O (4°C).
Common Use Cases
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Translating audiology middle-ear pressure measurements reported in daPa into centimeter water units.
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Converting small pressure differentials in HVAC systems and cleanroom filters for diagnostics.
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Calibrating and specifying low-pressure sensors and pneumatic equipment in laboratories.
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Reporting airway and ventilator pressures such as peak inspiratory pressure or PEEP in respiratory care.
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Setting suction and pressure values for medical devices like chest drains and CPAP machines.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure temperature conditions match 4°C when interpreting centimeter water pressure values.
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Use the tool primarily for low-pressure measurements aligned with device specifications.
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Verify unit selections before converting to maintain accuracy and relevance.
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Apply the results consistently across clinical or laboratory records for standardization.
Limitations
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Centimeter water pressure values depend on water density at 4°C and may vary with temperature changes.
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Conversion factors involve approximations which might introduce slight rounding differences.
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Not suitable for converting high-pressure values; designed for low-pressure ranges.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one dekapascal represent?
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One dekapascal (daPa) is an SI-derived pressure unit equal to 10 pascals, measuring force per unit area.
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Why is centimeter water measured at 4°C?
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Centimeter water is defined at 4°C because this is where water has maximum density, providing a standard hydrostatic pressure reference.
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In which fields is this pressure conversion commonly used?
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It is widely used in audiology, HVAC diagnostics, medical respiratory care, and laboratory pressure sensor calibration.
Key Terminology
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Dekapascal (daPa)
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An SI-derived pressure unit equal to 10 pascals, measuring mechanical stress or force per area.
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Centimeter water (4°C)
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A non-SI pressure unit equal to the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a 1 cm column of water at 4°C.
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Hydrostatic pressure
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Pressure exerted by a fluid due to the force of gravity acting on it, dependent on fluid density and height.