Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to foot water (60°F)
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to foot water (60°F) [ftAq], or Convert foot water (60°F) to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0328408866385 ftAq. To convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to foot water (60°F), multiply the value by 0.0328408866385; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ftAq = 30.4498478074 gf/cm^2). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0328408866385 ftAq
- 1 ftAq = 30.4498478074 gf/cm^2
- 10 gf/cm^2 = 0.328408866385 ftAq
- 100 gf/cm^2 = 3.28408866385 ftAq
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Foot Water (60°f)
1 gf/cm^2 = 0.0328408866384694 ftAq
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to ftAq:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 0.0328408866384694 ftAq = 0.492613299577042 ftAq
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Foot Water (60°f) Conversion Table
| gram-force/sq. centimeter | foot water (60°F) |
|---|---|
| 1 gf/cm^2 | 0.0328408866385 ftAq |
| 2 gf/cm^2 | 0.0656817732769 ftAq |
| 3 gf/cm^2 | 0.0985226599154 ftAq |
| 5 gf/cm^2 | 0.164204433192 ftAq |
| 10 gf/cm^2 | 0.328408866385 ftAq |
| 20 gf/cm^2 | 0.656817732769 ftAq |
| 50 gf/cm^2 | 1.64204433192 ftAq |
| 100 gf/cm^2 | 3.28408866385 ftAq |
| 500 gf/cm^2 | 16.4204433192 ftAq |
| 1000 gf/cm^2 | 32.8408866385 ftAq |
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Foot Water (60°f)
Foot water (60°F), symbolized as ftAq, is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a water column at 60°F that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The foot water (60°F) unit originated from the use of water column measurements in hydraulic and engineering applications, primarily in the United States, to quantify pressure in terms of the height of a water column at a standard temperature of 60°F.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields related to hydraulics, water systems, and fluid dynamics, although it is less common today with the adoption of SI units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gram-force/sq. centimeter in foot water (60°F)?
1 gram-force/sq. centimeter (gf/cm^2) = 0.0328408866385 foot water (60°F) (ftAq).
How do you convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to foot water (60°F)?
Multiply the gram-force/sq. centimeter value by 0.0328408866385. For example, 25 gf/cm^2 × 0.0328408866385 = 0.821022165962 ftAq.
What is 10 gram-force/sq. centimeter in foot water (60°F)?
10 gf/cm^2 = 0.328408866385 ftAq.
Which unit is larger, the gram-force/sq. centimeter or the foot water (60°F)?
The foot water (60°F) is the larger unit: 1 gf/cm^2 equals only 0.0328408866385 ftAq.