What Is This Tool?
This tool converts pressure values between millimeter water (4°C) and inch water (4°C) [inAq], units commonly used to measure very low hydrostatic pressures under standard gravity at 4 °C. It is ideal for applications needing fine pressure resolution.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in millimeter water (4°C).
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Select the input unit as millimeter water (4°C) and output unit as inch water (4°C) [inAq].
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Click the convert button to get the pressure value in inch water (4°C) [inAq].
Key Features
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Converts pressure from millimeter water (4°C) to inch water (4°C) [inAq] accurately using the defined conversion rate.
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Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
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Supports unit conversions used in HVAC, laboratory, and cleanroom pressure measurements.
Examples
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Convert 10 millimeter water (4°C) to inch water (4°C): 10 × 0.039370087 = 0.39370087 inch water (4°C) [inAq]
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Convert 50 millimeter water (4°C) to inch water (4°C): 50 × 0.039370087 = 1.96850435 inch water (4°C) [inAq]
Common Use Cases
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HVAC static and differential pressure monitoring in ductwork and ventilation.
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Calibrating and specifying low-range pressure sensors in laboratories.
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Measuring pressure drops across filters and cleanroom equipment.
Tips & Best Practices
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Always ensure measurements are taken at or near 4 °C to maintain unit accuracy.
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Use sensitive instrumentation suited for very low pressure ranges.
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Confirm fluid purity and standard gravity conditions for precise conversions.
Limitations
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Units are valid only for hydrostatic pressures at 4 °C and standard gravity conditions.
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Deviation in temperature, gravity, or fluid purity affects conversion correctness.
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Conversion precision reduces if applied outside specified conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the temperature 4 °C important for these units?
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Both millimeter water (4°C) and inch water (4°C) define pressure based on water at 4 °C, which is the temperature of maximum water density affecting the hydrostatic pressure.
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Can I use this converter for pressures measured at different temperatures?
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Accuracy may decrease if measurements deviate from 4 °C since the units depend on water density at that temperature.
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What are typical applications for converting these pressure units?
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Common uses include HVAC system diagnostics, laboratory experiments, and cleanroom pressure monitoring where fine low-pressure resolution is required.
Key Terminology
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Millimeter water (4°C)
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The hydrostatic pressure exerted by a 1 mm column of pure water at 4 °C under standard gravity.
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Inch water (4°C) [inAq]
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Hydrostatic pressure caused by a 1 inch column of pure water at 4 °C under standard gravity; a small pressure unit equal to about 249 pascals.
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Hydrostatic Pressure
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Pressure exerted by a fluid at rest due to the force of gravity.