Convert foot water (4°C) to Standard atmosphere
Please provide values below to convert foot water (4°C) [ftAq] to Standard atmosphere [atm], or Convert Standard atmosphere to foot water (4°C).
How to Convert Foot Water (4°c) to Standard Atmosphere
1 ftAq = 0.0294989390574883 atm
Example: convert 15 ftAq to atm:
15 ftAq = 15 × 0.0294989390574883 atm = 0.442484085862324 atm
Foot Water (4°c) to Standard Atmosphere Conversion Table
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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.
Standard Atmosphere
The standard atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as 101,325 pascals, representing the average atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The standard atmosphere was established in the early 20th century to provide a consistent reference for pressure measurements, based on the average atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions.
Current Use
The atm is commonly used in fields such as meteorology, aviation, and engineering to express pressure, especially in contexts involving gases and atmospheric conditions.