cmH2O (Centimeters of Water)
cmH2O measures pressure as the height of a water column that exerts equal pressure. (1 cmH2O = pressure exerted by a 1 cm high water column at 4°C).
Common Use: Despite not being SI (Système International), cmH2O remains common in:
- Medicine: Blood pressure measurement (often converted to mmHg).
- Building Services: Assessing pressure in plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Industry: Testing pressure in various equipment.
Note:
- cmH2O measures pressure, not force.
- Temperature can affect readings slightly due to water density changes.
- For high pressure, Pascals (Pa) are preferred (SI unit).
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