Converting from Centimeter of Water (cmH₂0) to Hectopascal (hPa)

What is Centimeter of Water (cmH₂0)

Centimeter of Water (cmH₂0) is a unit of pressure used to measure the pressure exerted by a column of water that is 1 centimeter in height at a specific gravity. It is commonly used in medical and meteorological applications.

What is Hectopascal (hPa)

Hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI). It is equivalent to one hundredth of a pascal and is commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.

Conversion Formulas

The default conversion factors between cmH₂0 and hPa are:

• 1 (cmH₂0) = 0.980665 (hPa)
• 1 (hPa) = 1.019716 (cmH₂0)

To convert from cmH₂0 to hPa, use the formula:

hPa=cmH2​0×0.980665

To convert from hPa to cmH₂0, use the formula:

cmH2​0=hPa×1.019716

Examples

1. Converting 17 cmH₂0 to hPa:

17×0.980665=16.6713 hPa

2. Converting 11 hPa to cmH₂0:

11×1.019716=11.21688 cmH₂0

3. Converting 3 cmH₂0 to hPa:

3×0.980665=2.941995 hPa

Conclusion

Use these conversion formulas to easily convert between Centimeter of Water (cmH₂0) and Hectopascal (hPa) for various pressure measurement applications.