What Is This Tool?
This tool converts pressure from pascals (Pa), a standard SI unit of pressure, to millimeter water at 4°C, a unit representing very small pressures based on the hydrostatic pressure of a water column at maximum density temperature.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in pascals (Pa) you wish to convert.
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Select pascal as the input unit and millimeter water (4°C) as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the result in millimeter water (4°C).
Key Features
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Converts pressure values between pascals and millimeter water (4°C) instantly.
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Supports applications in meteorology, engineering, HVAC, and laboratory experiments.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation, accessible on any device.
Examples
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10 Pa converts to approximately 1.0197 mm water (4°C).
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50 Pa converts to approximately 5.0987 mm water (4°C).
Common Use Cases
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Measuring static pressure in HVAC systems and cleanroom differentials.
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Calibrating low-range pressure sensors in laboratory settings.
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Specifying small pressure drops in plumbing and filtration systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the temperature is around 4°C for accurate millimeter water measurements.
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Apply this conversion mainly for low pressure values where small pressures are significant.
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Use pascals or larger units like kPa or MPa for higher pressure ranges.
Limitations
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Millimeter water (4°C) depends on water density at 4°C and standard gravity, which may vary.
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Conversions are most relevant for low pressures and may be less practical for high-pressure contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does 1 pascal represent?
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One pascal is the pressure resulting from one newton of force applied over one square meter.
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Why is millimeter water measured at 4°C?
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Because water has its maximum density at 4°C, making hydrostatic pressure measurements consistent.
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Can this conversion be used for high-pressure applications?
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It is best suited for low-pressure measurements; for high pressures, pascals or units like kPa or MPa are preferred.
Key Terminology
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Pascal (Pa)
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The SI derived unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.
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Millimeter water (4°C)
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A unit of pressure representing the hydrostatic pressure exerted by a 1 mm column of water at 4 °C under standard gravity.