Converting from Pound Per Square Foot (psf) to Centimeter of Water (cmH₂0)

What is Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

Pound per square foot (psf) is a unit of pressure often used in the United States. It represents the force exerted by one pound-force in a one-square-foot area.

What is Centimeter of Water (cmH₂0)

Centimeter of water (cmH₂0) is a unit of pressure commonly used in healthcare settings, especially in measuring blood pressure. It refers to the pressure exerted by a 1-centimeter column of water at standard gravity.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from psf to cmH₂0, you can use the following formula:

cmH₂0=psf×0.4882428

To convert from cmH₂0 to psf, the formula is:

psf=cmH₂0×2.048161

Examples

• 11 psf is equal to 5.37067 cmH₂0
• 4 psf is equal to 1.952971 cmH₂0
• 8 psf is equal to 3.905942 cmH₂0

Remember these conversions when working with pressure units in your calculations or measurements.