Convert millimeter water (4°C) to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert millimeter water (4°C) [mmH2O] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to millimeter water (4°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Water (4°c) to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 mmH2O = 98.0638 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 mmH2O to dyn/cm^2:
15 mmH2O = 15 × 98.0638 dyn/cm^2 = 1470.957 dyn/cm^2
Millimeter Water (4°c) to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Millimeter Water (4°c)
Millimeter water (4°C) is a unit of pressure measuring the height of a water column at 4 degrees Celsius that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of water columns to measure pressure, particularly in hydrology and medical applications, with standardization based on the density of water at 4°C.
Current Use
It is primarily used in medical and scientific contexts to measure low pressures, such as intracranial pressure, respiratory pressures, and in calibration of pressure sensors.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.