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To convert from meter of water @ 4°C (mH2O) to kilopound per square inch (ksi), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units kilopound per square inch (ksi) and kilopascal (kPa).
Let's convert 5 meter of water @ 4°C (mH2O) to kilopound per square inch (ksi).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 meter of water @ 4°C (mH2O) is equal to kilopound per square inch (ksi).
Here are some quick reference conversions from meter of water @ 4°C (mH2O) to kilopound per square inch (ksi):
| meters of water @ 4°C | kilopound per square inch |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 mH2O | ksi |
| 0.001 mH2O | ksi |
| 0.1 mH2O | ksi |
| 1 mH2O | ksi |
| 2 mH2O | ksi |
| 3 mH2O | ksi |
| 4 mH2O | ksi |
| 5 mH2O | ksi |
| 6 mH2O | ksi |
| 7 mH2O | ksi |
| 8 mH2O | ksi |
| 9 mH2O | ksi |
| 10 mH2O | ksi |
| 20 mH2O | ksi |
| 30 mH2O | ksi |
| 40 mH2O | ksi |
| 50 mH2O | ksi |
| 100 mH2O | ksi |
| 1000 mH2O | ksi |
| 10000 mH2O | ksi |
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A meter of water @ 4°C (mH2O) is a metric unit used to measure pressure.
It is precisely defined as 9.80665 kilopascals (kPa).
The specific temperature of 4°C (39.2°F) is key because this is the point where pure water is at its heaviest or most dense (approximately 999.972 kg/m3).
Using this temperature provides a stable and reliable standard for defining pressure.
This precision is essential in scientific and engineering fields like hydraulics and fluid mechanics, ensuring that measurements of pressure head are consistent and accurate across different applications and locations.
The unit "meter of water" (mH2O) is frequently used in civil engineering, hydrology, and irrigation to measure water levels and pressure.
It provides an intuitive way to express the pressure exerted by a column of water, such as the water level in a reservoir, dam, or groundwater well. This measurement is sometimes referred to as the 'piezometric head'.
It is also commonly used to specify the performance of pumps, indicating the height to which a pump can lift water.
For practical use, it's often helpful to know how mH2O converts to other common pressure units.
One mH2O is equal to:
These conversion factors allow engineers and scientists to easily translate pressure specifications between different international and imperial systems.
A kilopound per square inch (ksi) is a unit of pressure and stress used in the Imperial and US customary systems of measurement.
It represents a force of one thousand pounds-force applied to an area of one square inch.
A kilopound per square inch (ksi) is a scaled unit directly related to the more common pound per square inch (psi). The prefix "kilo-" signifies one thousand.
Here are the most common conversions:
The conversion to megapascals (MPa) is essential for converting measurements to the SI (metric) system.
In materials science and structural engineering, ksi is a primary unit for quantifying the mechanical properties and material strength of a substance.
It is commonly used to express:
For example, the strength of high-performance materials like structural steel and aluminum alloys is frequently specified in ksi.
This provides engineers with the critical data needed for safe and reliable design.
While the metric system's megapascal (MPa) is the international standard, ksi remains prevalent in American engineering, particularly in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.