What does foot water (60°F) measure?

It measures the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a one-foot column of pure water at 60°F under standard gravity.

Why use kilogram-force per square millimeter?

This unit is commonly used in materials testing to report stresses such as tensile or yield strength in mechanical components.

Is kilogram-force/sq. millimeter an SI unit?

No, kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit and is often replaced by pascals in scientific contexts.

Convert Foot Water (60°F) [ftAq] to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter Pressure Units

Learn how to convert pressure measurements from foot water (60°F) [ftAq], a unit used for low-pressure hydrostatic values, to kilogram-force per square millimeter, a unit commonly applied in materials testing and mechanical stress evaluation.

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Foot water (60°F) [ftAq] to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps you translate pressure values measured in foot water (60°F) [ftAq], a unit representing hydrostatic pressure from a water column, into kilogram-force per square millimeter, a pressure unit frequently used in engineering and materials science.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in foot water (60°F) [ftAq]
Select kilogram-force per square millimeter as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent pressure value
Use the result for engineering, testing, or comparison purposes

Key Features

Converts low-pressure hydrostatic measurements to mechanical stress units
Browser-based tool for quick and easy unit transformation
Supports translation between units used in fluid mechanics and materials testing
Uses a precise conversion factor based on standard definitions

Examples

5 Foot water (60°F) [ftAq] converts to 0.0015224955 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
10 Foot water (60°F) [ftAq] converts to 0.003044991 kilogram-force/sq. millimeter

Common Use Cases

Measuring low-pressure differentials in HVAC systems and ventilation ducts
Analyzing small pressure drops in water filters and laboratory manometers
Reporting tensile or yield strength in metals and alloys using kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Specifying contact and bearing stresses in mechanical fasteners and components
Linking fluid pressure readings with material stress data in engineering

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure measurements are taken under standard temperature and gravity assumptions
Be aware that kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is a non-SI unit often replaced by pascals in scientific contexts
Use foot water (60°F) units mainly for low-pressure applications to maintain accuracy
Double-check conversions when correlating fluid pressures to solid mechanics stresses

Limitations

Temperature and gravity variations can affect conversion accuracy
Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is not an SI unit, limiting usage in some scientific fields
Foot water (60°F) is suitable for low-pressure ranges; not ideal for high-pressure measurements

Frequently Asked Questions

What does foot water (60°F) measure?: It measures the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a one-foot column of pure water at 60°F under standard gravity.
Why use kilogram-force per square millimeter?: This unit is commonly used in materials testing to report stresses such as tensile or yield strength in mechanical components.
Is kilogram-force/sq. millimeter an SI unit?: No, kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit and is often replaced by pascals in scientific contexts.

Key Terminology

Foot water (60°F) [ftAq]: A pressure unit representing hydrostatic pressure from a 1-foot column of pure water at 60°F under standard gravity.
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²): A non-SI unit of pressure equal to a kilogram-force applied to an area of one square millimeter, commonly used in mechanical stress measurements.
Hydrostatic Pressure: The pressure exerted by a fluid due to the force of gravity acting on it.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 foot water (60°F) [ftAq] represent?

The pressure from a one-meter water column at 4°C

The pressure from a one-foot water column at 60°F

The pressure from a one-inch water column at room temperature

In which field is kilogram-force/sq. millimeter commonly used?

Food industry temperature control

Materials testing for tensile strength

Atmospheric pressure monitoring

What is a major limitation when converting foot water (60°F) to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter?

Foot water is only accurate for high pressures

Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter is not an SI unit

The units measure completely different physical quantities

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