0.1 wc to pascal Conversion Result
0.1 wc equals approximately 98.07 pascals.
This conversion is based on the fact that 1 wc, or water column, is equal to 980.665 pascals. To find the pascal value for 0.1 wc, multiply 0.1 by 980.665, which gives 98.0665, rounded to 98.07 pascals. This demonstrates how small changes in water column units translate into pascals.
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Result in pascal:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula from water column (wc) to pascal is: pascal = wc * 980.665. This works because 1 wc equals 980.665 pascals, derived from the pressure exerted by a 1-meter height of water under gravity. By multiplying the wc value by this constant, we get the pressure in pascals.
For example, if you want to convert 0.2 wc to pascal, you multiply 0.2 by 980.665, resulting in 196.133 pascals. The formula relies on the proportional relationship, making it straightforward to convert between the units.
Conversion Example
- Convert 0.5 wc to pascals:
- Multiply 0.5 by 980.665.
- 0.5 * 980.665 = 490.3325 pascals.
- Result: 490.33 pascals (rounded to two decimals).
- Convert 1 wc to pascals:
- Multiply 1 by 980.665.
- 1 * 980.665 = 980.665 pascals.
- Result: 980.67 pascals (rounded).
- Convert 2 wc to pascals:
- Multiply 2 by 980.665.
- 2 * 980.665 = 1961.33 pascals.
- Result: 1961.33 pascals.
- Convert 0.05 wc to pascals:
- Multiply 0.05 by 980.665.
- 0.05 * 980.665 = 49.033 pascals.
- Result: 49.03 pascals.
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows values from -24.9 to 25.1 wc and their equivalent pascals. To read it, find the wc value on the first column, then look across to see the corresponding pascal value. Use it to quickly estimate pressure conversions without calculator use.
| wc | pascals |
|---|---|
| -24.9 | -2444.83 |
| -20 | -19613.3 |
| -10 | -9806.65 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 9806.65 |
| 20 | 19613.3 |
| 25.1 | 24652.30 |
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Conversion Definitions
Water Column (wc)
Water column (wc) measures pressure based on the height of a water column. It indicates how high water must be to exert a specific pressure, with 1 wc representing the pressure exerted by a 1-meter high water column under gravity, used in various engineering and scientific contexts.
Pascals (Pa)
Pascals (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter. It quantifies force applied over an area, widely used in physics, engineering, and meteorology to measure gas and liquid pressures, including atmospheric and vacuum pressures.
Conversion FAQs
How accurate is the conversion of 0.1 wc to pascals?
The conversion is highly precise because it uses the exact constant 980.665 pascals per wc. Small variations in water density or local gravity are generally negligible for most practical purposes, making this a reliable calculation.
Can I convert any water column measurement to pascals using this method?
Yes, as long as you multiply the water column value by 980.665, this method applies across all water column measurements, whether positive or negative, to find the equivalent pressure in pascals.
Why is the conversion factor 980.665 and not a round number?
The factor 980.665 is derived from the acceleration due to gravity (9.80665 m/sec^2) multiplied by the density of water (1000 kg/m^3). It’s precise because it reflects real physical constants, not rounded approximations.