Convert foot water (4°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert foot water (4°C) [ftAq] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to foot water (4°C).
1 ftAq = 0.0304791136627 kgf/cm^2. To convert foot water (4°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm, multiply the value by 0.0304791136627; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf/cm^2 = 32.8093530234 ftAq). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ftAq = 0.0304791136627 kgf/cm^2
- 1 kgf/cm^2 = 32.8093530234 ftAq
- 10 ftAq = 0.304791136627 kgf/cm^2
- 100 ftAq = 3.04791136627 kgf/cm^2
How to Convert Foot Water (4°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 ftAq = 0.0304791136626677 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 ftAq to kgf/cm^2:
15 ftAq = 15 × 0.0304791136626677 kgf/cm^2 = 0.457186704940015 kgf/cm^2
Foot Water (4°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
| foot water (4°C) | kilogram-force/sq. cm |
|---|---|
| 1 ftAq | 0.0304791136627 kgf/cm^2 |
| 2 ftAq | 0.0609582273253 kgf/cm^2 |
| 3 ftAq | 0.091437340988 kgf/cm^2 |
| 5 ftAq | 0.152395568313 kgf/cm^2 |
| 10 ftAq | 0.304791136627 kgf/cm^2 |
| 20 ftAq | 0.609582273253 kgf/cm^2 |
| 50 ftAq | 1.52395568313 kgf/cm^2 |
| 100 ftAq | 3.04791136627 kgf/cm^2 |
| 500 ftAq | 15.2395568313 kgf/cm^2 |
| 1000 ftAq | 30.4791136627 kgf/cm^2 |
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.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot water (4°C) in kilogram-force/sq. cm?
1 foot water (4°C) (ftAq) = 0.0304791136627 kilogram-force/sq. cm (kgf/cm^2).
How do you convert foot water (4°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm?
Multiply the foot water (4°C) value by 0.0304791136627. For example, 25 ftAq × 0.0304791136627 = 0.761977841567 kgf/cm^2.
What is 10 foot water (4°C) in kilogram-force/sq. cm?
10 ftAq = 0.304791136627 kgf/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the foot water (4°C) or the kilogram-force/sq. cm?
The kilogram-force/sq. cm is the larger unit: 1 ftAq equals only 0.0304791136627 kgf/cm^2.