Convert Pascals to Centimeters of Water
1 pascal (Pa) equals 0.01019716213 centimeters of water (cmH₂O).
1 Pa = 0.01019716213 cmH₂O
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Pascal to Centimeter of Water
- 1 Pa = 0.01019716213 cmH₂O
- 1 cmH₂O = 98.0665 Pa
- Example: convert 15 Pa to cmH₂O: 15 Pa = 15 × 0.01019716213 cmH₂O = 0.1529574319 cmH₂O
Reference conditions. cmH₂O: Conventional water column: ρ = 1000 kg/m³ and gₙ = 9.80665 m/s² (≈ water at 4 °C).
Formula
cmH₂O = Pa × 0.01019716212978
or cmH₂O = Pa ÷ 98.0665
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 Pa = 1 N/m² = 1 kg·m⁻¹·s⁻²
- 1 cmH₂O = 1000 kg/m³ × 9.80665 m/s² × 0.01 m = 98.0665 Pa
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Pascal definition: pascal; Centimeter of Water definition: centimeter of water.
Worked examples
- A CPAP pressure of 500 Pa is 5.098581065 cmH₂O.
500 Pa × 0.01019716213 = 5.098581065 cmH₂O - A ventilator plateau pressure of 2942 Pa is about 30.00005099 cmH₂O.
2942 Pa × 0.01019716213 = 30.00005099 cmH₂O
Pascal to Centimeter of Water conversion table
| Pascals (Pa) | Centimeters of Water (cmH₂O) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pa | 0.01019716213 cmH₂O |
| 5 Pa | 0.05098581065 cmH₂O |
| 10 Pa | 0.1019716213 cmH₂O |
| 15 Pa | 0.1529574319 cmH₂O |
| 25 Pa | 0.2549290532 cmH₂O |
| 50 Pa | 0.5098581065 cmH₂O |
| 75 Pa | 0.7647871597 cmH₂O |
| 100 Pa | 1.019716213 cmH₂O |
| 125 Pa | 1.274645266 cmH₂O |
| 150 Pa | 1.529574319 cmH₂O |
| 200 Pa | 2.039432426 cmH₂O |
| 250 Pa | 2.549290532 cmH₂O |
| 300 Pa | 3.059148639 cmH₂O |
| 400 Pa | 4.078864852 cmH₂O |
| 500 Pa | 5.098581065 cmH₂O |
| 750 Pa | 7.647871597 cmH₂O |
| 1000 Pa | 10.19716213 cmH₂O |
| 1500 Pa | 15.29574319 cmH₂O |
| 2000 Pa | 20.39432426 cmH₂O |
| 2500 Pa | 25.49290532 cmH₂O |
| 5000 Pa | 50.98581065 cmH₂O |
| 10000 Pa | 101.9716213 cmH₂O |
| 50000 Pa | 509.8581065 cmH₂O |
| 101325 Pa | 1033.227453 cmH₂O |
Where it's used
Respiratory equipment is set in cmH₂O, while engineering specifications and SI papers use Pa or kPa. Dividing pascals by about 98 gives cmH₂O.
Pascal to other pressure units
| Conversion | 1 Pa equals |
|---|---|
| pascal to kilopascal | 0.001 kPa |
| pascal to megapascal | 0.000001 MPa |
| pascal to psi | 0.0001450377377 psi |
| pascal to bar | 0.00001 bar |
| pascal to millibar | 0.01 mbar |
| pascal to decibar | 0.0001 dbar |
| pascal to torr | 0.007500616827 Torr |
| pascal to millimeter of mercury | 0.007500615758 mmHg |
| pascal to millimeter of water | 0.1019716213 mmH₂O |
| pascal to centimeter of water | 0.01019716213 cmH₂O |
| pascal to inch of water | 0.00401463076 inH₂O |
| pascal to inch of water (60 °F) | 0.00401864652 inH₂O (60 °F) |
| pascal to inch of mercury | 0.000295299833 inHg |
| pascal to atmosphere | 0.000009869232667 atm |
| pascal to barye | 10 Ba |
Frequently asked questions
Is cmH₂O the same as mbar?
Nearly: 1 cmH₂O = 98.0665 Pa and 1 mbar = 100 Pa, so 1 cmH₂O = 0.980665 mbar. The 2 % difference matters in calibration.
How many centimeters of water are in 1 pascal?
1 Pa = 0.01019716213 cmH₂O.
How do I convert pascals to centimeters of water?
Multiply the value in Pa by 0.01019716213, or divide it by 98.0665. For example, 15 Pa × 0.01019716213 = 0.1529574319 cmH₂O.
Is the Pa to cmH₂O conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 4, coherent derived units with special names.
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "centimeter of water, conventional (cmH2O)".
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