Converting from Pound Per Square Foot (psf) to Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0)

What is Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

Pound Per Square Foot (psf) is a unit of pressure commonly used in the United States. It represents the amount of pressure exerted by one pound of force applied to an area of one square foot.

What is Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0)

Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) is a unit of pressure commonly used in medical settings to measure blood pressure. It represents the height of a column of water in millimeters that would exert the same pressure as the measured pressure.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion formulas between psf and mmH₂0 are as follows:

• To convert psf to mmH₂0: mmH₂0=psf×4.882428

• To convert mmH₂0 to psf: psf=mmH₂0×0.2048161

Examples

1. Converting 12 psf to mmH₂0:

12×4.882428=58.58913 mmH₂0

2. Converting 4 mmH₂0 to psf:

4×0.2048161=0.8192646 psf

3. Converting 16 psf to mmH₂0:

16×4.882428=78.11884 mmH₂0

By using the conversion formulas provided, you can easily convert between Pound Per Square Foot (psf) and Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) to meet your specific needs.