Convert inch water (60°F) to newton/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert inch water (60°F) [inAq] to newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2], or Convert newton/square centimeter to inch water (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Water (60°f) to Newton/square Centimeter
1 inAq = 0.024884 N/cm^2
Example: convert 15 inAq to N/cm^2:
15 inAq = 15 × 0.024884 N/cm^2 = 0.37326 N/cm^2
Inch Water (60°f) to Newton/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Inch Water (60°f)
Inch water (60°F), symbol inAq, is a unit of pressure measuring the height of a water column at 60°F that exerts a pressure equivalent to one inch of water column.
History/Origin
The inch water unit originated in the United States as a practical measurement for low-pressure applications, particularly in HVAC and fluid systems, based on the height of a water column. Its use has been standardized in various industries for measuring small pressure differences.
Current Use
It is currently used in fields such as HVAC, pneumatic systems, and low-pressure fluid measurements to quantify small pressure differences, especially in the United States.
Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.