What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms pressure values measured in inch water (4°C) [inAq], a low-pressure unit, into ton-force (long)/square foot, a larger pressure unit used in older engineering and heavy industry contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in inch water (4°C) [inAq]
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Select the target unit ton-force (long)/square foot
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Click convert to get the equivalent pressure in the desired unit
Key Features
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Converts between inch water (4°C) [inAq] and ton-force (long)/square foot pressure units
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Easy-to-use browser-based tool to aid pressure measurement translations
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Supports applications in HVAC, lab measurements, structural and historical engineering conversions
Examples
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10 inch water (4°C) [inAq] equals 0.023224 ton-force (long)/square foot
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50 inch water (4°C) [inAq] equals 0.11612 ton-force (long)/square foot
Common Use Cases
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Measuring static or differential pressures in HVAC ducting and ventilation systems
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Monitoring pressure drops across filters and clean-room equipment
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Estimating foundation bearing pressures and deck load capacities in shipbuilding
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Translating historical pressure specifications into modern SI units for analysis
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool to bridge delicate low-pressure readings with larger-scale pressure requirements
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Ensure unit context is correct to avoid misinterpretation of conversion results
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Account for temperature and gravity standards when comparing measured values
Limitations
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Inch water (4°C) is only suitable for low-pressure situations and may not be accurate for high pressures
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Conversion assumptions depend on temperature and gravity definitions that may vary
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The tool is intended for bridging low-pressure measurements to larger structural pressures with clear usage context
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does an inch water (4°C) represent?
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It is a pressure unit produced by a 1-inch column of pure water at 4 °C under standard gravity, used for measuring low pressures.
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Why convert inch water (4°C) to ton-force (long)/square foot?
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This conversion helps adapt fine low-pressure measurements into larger pressure units common in older engineering and heavy industrial contexts.
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Can I use this conversion for very high pressures?
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No, inch water (4°C) is designed for low-pressure ranges and is not appropriate for very high-pressure applications.
Key Terminology
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Inch water (4°C) [inAq]
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Pressure from a 1-inch column of pure water at 4 °C under standard gravity, used for low-pressure measurements.
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Ton-force (long)/square foot
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Pressure equal to one long ton-force applied over one square foot, commonly used in older imperial engineering units.
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Conversion rate
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The factor of 0.0023224043 used to convert inch water (4°C) [inAq] to ton-force (long)/square foot.