Convert foot water (60°F) to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert foot water (60°F) [ftAq] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to foot water (60°F).
How to Convert Foot Water (60°f) to Megapascal
1 ftAq = 0.00298611 MPa
Example: convert 15 ftAq to MPa:
15 ftAq = 15 × 0.00298611 MPa = 0.04479165 MPa
Foot Water (60°f) to Megapascal Conversion Table
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Foot Water (60°f)
Foot water (60°F), symbolized as ftAq, is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a water column at 60°F that exerts a specific pressure.
History/Origin
The foot water (60°F) unit originated from the use of water column measurements in hydraulic and engineering applications, primarily in the United States, to quantify pressure in terms of the height of a water column at a standard temperature of 60°F.
Current Use
This unit is primarily used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields related to hydraulics, water systems, and fluid dynamics, although it is less common today with the adoption of SI units.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.