What Is This Tool?
This tool converts pressure values from millimeter water (4°C), a unit representing hydrostatic pressure by a small water column, to kilogram-force per square centimeter, a non-SI pressure unit used in hydraulic and industrial contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in millimeter water (4°C)
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Select millimeter water (4°C) as the original unit
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Choose kilogram-force per square centimeter as the target unit
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Click convert to get the pressure value in kilogram-force/sq. cm
Key Features
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Converts pressure from millimeter water (4°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm accurately
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Useful for small pressure measurements and legacy industrial units
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Browser-based and user-friendly interface to simplify conversions
Examples
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10 millimeter water (4°C) equals 0.000999972 kilogram-force/sq. cm
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100 millimeter water (4°C) equals 0.00999972 kilogram-force/sq. cm
Common Use Cases
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Measuring very low pressures in HVAC system static pressure and cleanroom differentials
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Calibrating sensors and laboratory experiments involving small hydrostatic heads
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Translating pressure drops in filters or small plumbing applications
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Specifying pressures in hydraulic systems and older engineering documents
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Interpreting ratings on pressure gauges and industrial equipment manuals
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this conversion when dealing with very small pressure values for accuracy
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Apply kilogram-force/sq. cm unit mostly in legacy or regional engineering contexts
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Avoid using millimeter water (4°C) for high-pressure measurements
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Consider SI unit pascals if consistency in international scientific work is required
Limitations
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Millimeter water (4°C) is only appropriate for very small pressure measurements
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Kilogram-force per square centimeter is a non-SI unit that may cause inconsistencies in global scientific contexts
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Not suitable for high-pressure system conversions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does millimeter water (4°C) represent in pressure measurements?
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It represents the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a 1 mm column of pure water at 4 °C under standard gravity, used for very small pressures.
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Why use kilogram-force per square centimeter instead of pascals?
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Kilogram-force per square centimeter is often used in older or regional engineering documentation and legacy industrial equipment specifications.
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Can I use millimeter water (4°C) for measuring high pressures?
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No, millimeter water (4°C) is suitable only for very small pressures and is not practical for high-pressure systems.
Key Terminology
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Millimeter water (4°C)
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Pressure produced by a 1 mm column of pure water at 4 °C under standard gravity, representing very small pressures.
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Kilogram-force per square centimeter
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A non-SI pressure unit equal to the pressure from one kilogram-force applied over one square centimeter.
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Hydrostatic pressure
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Pressure exerted by a fluid at rest due to the force of gravity.