Convert centimeter water (4°C) to poundal/square foot
Please provide values below to convert centimeter water (4°C) [cmH2O] to poundal/square foot [pdl/ft^2], or Convert poundal/square foot to centimeter water (4°C).
1 cmH2O = 65.8958313423 pdl/ft^2. To convert centimeter water (4°C) to poundal/square foot, multiply the value by 65.8958313423; to go the other way, divide by it (1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0151754667879 cmH2O). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cmH2O = 65.8958313423 pdl/ft^2
- 1 pdl/ft^2 = 0.0151754667879 cmH2O
- 10 cmH2O = 658.958313423 pdl/ft^2
- 100 cmH2O = 6589.58313423 pdl/ft^2
How to Convert Centimeter Water (4°c) to Poundal/square Foot
1 cmH2O = 65.8958313423453 pdl/ft^2
Example: convert 15 cmH2O to pdl/ft^2:
15 cmH2O = 15 × 65.8958313423453 pdl/ft^2 = 988.437470135179 pdl/ft^2
Centimeter Water (4°c) to Poundal/square Foot Conversion Table
| centimeter water (4°C) | poundal/square foot |
|---|---|
| 1 cmH2O | 65.8958313423 pdl/ft^2 |
| 2 cmH2O | 131.791662685 pdl/ft^2 |
| 3 cmH2O | 197.687494027 pdl/ft^2 |
| 5 cmH2O | 329.479156712 pdl/ft^2 |
| 10 cmH2O | 658.958313423 pdl/ft^2 |
| 20 cmH2O | 1317.91662685 pdl/ft^2 |
| 50 cmH2O | 3294.79156712 pdl/ft^2 |
| 100 cmH2O | 6589.58313423 pdl/ft^2 |
| 500 cmH2O | 32947.9156712 pdl/ft^2 |
| 1000 cmH2O | 65895.8313423 pdl/ft^2 |
Centimeter Water (4°c)
Centimeter water (4°C), symbol cmH2O, is a unit of pressure representing the pressure exerted by a one-centimeter column of water at 4 degrees Celsius.
History/Origin
The centimeter water was developed as a practical unit of pressure measurement in medical and engineering contexts, especially for low-pressure measurements such as respiratory and fluid pressure, originating from the use of water columns in manometers.
Current Use
It is primarily used in medical settings to measure intracranial pressure, respiratory pressures, and other low-pressure applications where precise measurement of small pressure differences is required.
Poundal/square Foot
The poundal per square foot (pdl/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one poundal applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
The poundal is an imperial unit of force introduced in the 19th century as part of the foot-pound-second system, primarily used in engineering contexts. The unit pdl/ft^2 was used historically in mechanical and civil engineering to measure pressure but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
The poundal per square foot is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the pascal (Pa) in scientific and engineering applications. It may still appear in legacy systems or specific regional engineering contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter water (4°C) in poundal/square foot?
1 centimeter water (4°C) (cmH2O) = 65.8958313423 poundal/square foot (pdl/ft^2).
How do you convert centimeter water (4°C) to poundal/square foot?
Multiply the centimeter water (4°C) value by 65.8958313423. For example, 25 cmH2O × 65.8958313423 = 1647.39578356 pdl/ft^2.
What is 10 centimeter water (4°C) in poundal/square foot?
10 cmH2O = 658.958313423 pdl/ft^2.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter water (4°C) or the poundal/square foot?
The centimeter water (4°C) is the larger unit: 1 cmH2O = 65.8958313423 pdl/ft^2.