Meter of water column.
Meter of waters to Centipascals Converter — mH2O to cPa
Convert Meter of water (mH2O) to Centipascal (cPa) using the exact conversion factor (1 meter of water = 980,665 centipascal). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Meter of waters to Centipascals converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Result = input x 9806.65 / 0.01.
Stress Pressure units are compatible.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Meter of waters to Centipascals
Meter of water and Centipascal both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Meter of water column, and centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Formula
centipascals = meter of waters × 980665
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 meter of water equals 9806.65 base units, and 1 centipascal equals 0.01 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct meter of water-to-centipascal factor of 980665.
Simple example
1 mH2O × 980665 = 980,665 cPa
1 meter of water = 980,665 centipascals.
Real-world example
100 mH2O × 980665 = 98,066,500 cPa
100 meter of waters = 98,066,500 centipascals.
Conversion table
| Meter of water (mH2O) | Centipascal (cPa) |
|---|---|
| 1 mH2O | 980,665 cPa |
| 10 mH2O | 9,806,650 cPa |
| 50 mH2O | 49,033,250 cPa |
| 100 mH2O | 98,066,500 cPa |
| 500 mH2O | 490,332,500 cPa |
| 1,000 mH2O | 980,665,000 cPa |
Reverse conversion: Centipascal to Meter of water
1 cPa × 0.000001019716213 = 0.0000010197 mH2O
1 centipascal = 0.0000010197 meter of waters.
meter of waters = centipascals × 0.00000101971621298
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Centipascal to Meter of water.
Understanding the Meter of water (mH2O)
Meter of water column.
Understanding the Centipascal (cPa)
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many centipascals are in 1 meter of water?
1 meter of water equals 980,665 centipascals, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert meter of water to centipascal?
Multiply the meter of water value by 980665. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert centipascal back to meter of water?
Use the reverse factor: 1 centipascal equals 0.0000010197 meter of waters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a meter of water?
Meter of water (mH2O) is a unit of engineering.
What is a centipascal?
Centipascal (cPa) is a unit of engineering.
Is the meter of water to centipascal conversion exact?
Yes. Both meter of water and centipascal are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 980665 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.