What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms pressure values from newton per square millimeter, a high-pressure mechanical stress unit, into foot water (4°C), a unit expressing hydrostatic pressure based on a column of water at 4°C. It assists users in interpreting mechanical and hydraulic pressures in terms of water column height.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in newton per square millimeter (N/mm²).
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Select newton per square millimeter as the input unit.
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Choose foot water (4°C) [ftAq] as the output unit.
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Click convert to obtain the equivalent pressure in foot water (4°C).
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Use the result to interpret hydraulic head or fluid pressure in water systems.
Key Features
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Converts pressure units from newton per square millimeter to foot water (4°C) [ftAq].
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Offers precise hydrostatic pressure conversion relevant to water at 4°C.
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Supports practical engineering and fluid mechanics applications.
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Browser-based and simple to use for quick conversions.
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Bridges mechanical stress and hydraulic head units.
Examples
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Converting 2 N/mm² results in 669.1245843064 ftAq (2 × 334.5622921532).
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Converting 0.5 N/mm² gives 167.2811460766 ftAq (0.5 × 334.5622921532).
Common Use Cases
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Translating tensile or yield strengths in materials engineering into hydraulic head terms.
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Evaluating compressive strengths and stresses with reference to water pressure equivalents.
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Designing pump systems and assessing hydraulic heads in water-distribution networks.
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Interpreting manometer or gauge readings for HVAC and fluid instrumentation.
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Assessing depth-pressure relationships in groundwater hydrology.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the pressure is within appropriate ranges considering the scale difference between units.
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Remember the foot water unit relates specifically to water at 4°C for accurate interpretation.
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Use this conversion primarily for hydrostatic pressures involving fresh water.
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Consult engineering standards when applying conversions in material strength analysis.
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Avoid applying this conversion for gas pressures or non-aqueous fluid situations.
Limitations
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Foot water unit accuracy depends on water temperature fixed at 4°C.
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Conversion assumes hydrostatic pressure conditions and fresh water medium.
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Not suitable for gas or fluids other than water at the reference temperature.
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Newtons per square millimeter indicates much higher pressures, so scale differences must be considered.
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Misinterpretation can occur if used outside intended fluid mechanics and engineering contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one newton per square millimeter represent?
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It is a pressure unit representing one newton of force over one square millimeter, equivalent to 1 megapascal (MPa).
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Why is foot water measured at 4°C?
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Because 4°C is the temperature where water reaches its maximum density, providing a standard reference point for hydrostatic pressure.
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Can this conversion be used for gas pressures?
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No, it is primarily valid for hydrostatic pressures in fresh water at 4°C and not intended for gases or other fluids.
Key Terminology
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Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²)
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A unit of pressure representing one newton of force distributed over an area of one square millimeter, equivalent to 1 megapascal.
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Foot water (4°C) [ftAq]
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A pressure unit defined by the hydrostatic pressure from a 1-foot column of pure water at 4°C, used for expressing low pressures and hydraulic heads.
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Hydrostatic pressure
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The pressure exerted by a fluid at rest due to the force of gravity.