What Is This Tool?
This pressure unit converter transforms values from millimeter mercury at 0°C (mmHg) to millimeter water at 4°C (mmH2O), allowing users to switch between moderate and very low pressure measurements commonly used in medical, scientific, and engineering fields.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in millimeter mercury (0°C).
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Select the target unit as millimeter water (4°C).
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Click convert to get the equivalent pressure in millimeter water.
Key Features
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Converts pressure units from mmHg (0°C) to mmH2O (4°C) using a precise conversion rate.
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Supports applications from clinical blood pressure to low-pressure HVAC systems.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Examples
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2 mmHg equals approximately 27.19 mmH2O (2 × 13.5954348088).
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0.5 mmHg equals approximately 6.80 mmH2O (0.5 × 13.5954348088).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring clinical blood pressure for health monitoring.
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Conducting laboratory experiments involving vapor or partial pressures.
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Monitoring low-pressure differentials in HVAC and cleanroom environments.
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Evaluating vacuum and barometric pressures in engineering applications.
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Designing plumbing and filtration systems with small pressure drops.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure measurements are taken at standard gravity and specified temperatures for accuracy.
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Use mmH2O units for very low pressure readings such as HVAC or sensor calibration.
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Verify unit compatibility when comparing or reporting pressure data across different fields.
Limitations
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Conversion is based on standard gravity (9.80665 m/s²) and precise temperatures (0°C for mercury, 4°C for water).
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Temperature or gravity deviations may cause inaccuracies.
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Millimeter water units are not suitable for representing higher or fluctuating pressures commonly measured in mmHg.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 millimeter mercury (0°C) represent?
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It is the pressure exerted by a 1 mm column of mercury at 0 °C under standard gravity, roughly equal to 133.322 pascals.
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Where is millimeter water (4°C) commonly used?
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It is used for measuring very low pressures such as in HVAC static pressure, cleanroom differentials, and low-pressure sensor calibration.
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Why is it important to consider temperature and gravity in conversions?
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Because pressure values depend on these conditions; deviations can lead to inaccurate measurements.
Key Terminology
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Millimeter mercury (0°C)
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A pressure unit defined by the pressure from a 1 mm column of mercury at 0°C under standard gravity.
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Millimeter water (4°C)
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A pressure unit defined by the pressure exerted by a 1 mm column of pure water at 4°C under standard gravity.
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Standard gravity
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The acceleration due to gravity, standardized at 9.80665 m/s², used for pressure calculations.