Convert picopascal to foot water (4°C)
Please provide values below to convert picopascal [pPa] to foot water (4°C) [ftAq], or Convert foot water (4°C) to picopascal.
How to Convert Picopascal to Foot Water (4°c)
1 pPa = 3.34562292153176e-16 ftAq
Example: convert 15 pPa to ftAq:
15 pPa = 15 × 3.34562292153176e-16 ftAq = 5.01843438229764e-15 ftAq
Picopascal to Foot Water (4°c) Conversion Table
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Picopascal
The picopascal (pPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-12 pascals, representing an extremely small pressure measurement.
History/Origin
The picopascal was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very low pressures, primarily in scientific research and specialized fields requiring high precision. Its usage has been limited due to the small magnitude of the unit.
Current Use
Currently, the picopascal is rarely used in practical applications but may be employed in scientific experiments involving ultra-low pressure measurements or in theoretical contexts where extremely small pressure values are relevant.
Foot Water (4°c)
Foot water (4°C), symbol ftAq, is a unit of pressure representing the height of a water column at 4°C that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The foot water (4°C) has been used historically in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in water-related applications, as an alternative to other pressure units like inches of water or meters of water. Its usage dates back to traditional measurements in hydraulic and civil engineering.
Current Use
Today, foot water (4°C) is primarily used in specialized fields such as hydrology, water management, and engineering to measure low pressures, particularly in systems involving water flow and pressure head calculations.