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Convert kilogram per square centimeter to centimeter of water

Here you can quickly calculate how many centimeter of water fit in one kilogram per square centimeter.
  • 1 kg/cm² = 1000 cmH₂O
  • 1 cmH₂O = 0.001 kg/cm²

Kilogram per square centimeter to centimeter of water conversion table

kilogram per square centimeter centimeter of water
1 1000
2 2000
5 5000
10 10000
20 20000
50 50000
100 100000

Formula to convert kilogram per square centimeter to centimeter of water

To convert kilogram per square centimeter to centimeter of water, multiply by 1000.

1 kg/cm² = 1000 cmH₂O
Example: 1 kilogram per square centimeter = 1000 centimeter of water

Common mistakes in pressure conversion

  • One atmosphere is not exactly one bar: 1 atm = 1.01325 bar = 101.325 kPa. There is also the technical atmosphere (1 kgf/cm²) at about 0.981 bar. The ~1% differences rarely matter day to day, but engineering and diving calculations need the right unit.

Quick kilogram per square centimeter to/from centimeter of water conversion quiz

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8.9 kilogram per square centimeter equals 4.45e+3 centimeter of water.

Correct answer: 8.9 kilogram per square centimeter = 8.9e+3 centimeter of water.

13.8 centimeter of water equals 0.00828 kilogram per square centimeter.

Correct answer: 13.8 centimeter of water = 0.0138 kilogram per square centimeter.

97 kilogram per square centimeter equals 9.7e+4 centimeter of water.

Correct answer: 97 kilogram per square centimeter = 9.7e+4 centimeter of water.

45 centimeter of water equals 0.09 kilogram per square centimeter.

Correct answer: 45 centimeter of water = 0.045 kilogram per square centimeter.

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