Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Centipascals to Meter of waters Converter — cPa to mH2O
Convert Centipascal (cPa) to Meter of water (mH2O) using the exact conversion factor (1 centipascal = 0.0000010197 meter of water). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Centipascals to Meter of waters converter
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Convert pascals, bars, PSI, atmospheres, mercury columns, water columns, and engineering pressure units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Meter of water column.
Result = input x 0.01 / 9806.65.
Pressure uses the pascal as the base unit.
Reserved above the conversion cards and below the converter.
About Converting Centipascals to Meter of waters
Centipascal and Meter of water both show up on pressure gauges — psi is standard on US tire and tool specifications, while bar is the everyday pressure unit across most of the rest of the world. Specifically: Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units, and meter of water column.
Formula
meter of waters = centipascals × 0.00000101971621298
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 centipascal equals 0.01 base units, and 1 meter of water equals 9806.65 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct centipascal-to-meter of water factor of 0.00000101971621298.
Simple example
1 cPa × 0.000001019716213 = 0.0000010197 mH2O
1 centipascal = 0.0000010197 meter of waters.
Real-world example
35 cPa × 0.000001019716213 = 0.0000356901 mH2O
35 centipascals = 0.0000356901 meter of waters.
Conversion table
| Centipascal (cPa) | Meter of water (mH2O) |
|---|---|
| 1 cPa | 0.0000010197 mH2O |
| 5 cPa | 0.0000050986 mH2O |
| 10 cPa | 0.0000101972 mH2O |
| 25 cPa | 0.0000254929 mH2O |
| 50 cPa | 0.0000509858 mH2O |
| 100 cPa | 0.0001019716 mH2O |
Reverse conversion: Meter of water to Centipascal
0.0000010197 mH2O × 980665 = 0.9999841005 cPa
0.0000010197 meter of waters = 0.9999841005 centipascals.
centipascals = meter of waters × 980665
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Meter of water to Centipascal.
Understanding the Centipascal (cPa)
Centipascal is 0.01 pascal units.
Understanding the Meter of water (mH2O)
Meter of water column.
Reserved between the cards and the FAQ so the page stays balanced.
Frequently asked questions
How many meter of waters are in 1 centipascal?
1 centipascal equals 0.0000010197 meter of waters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert centipascal to meter of water?
Multiply the centipascal value by 0.000001019716213. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert meter of water back to centipascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 meter of water equals 980,665 centipascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a centipascal?
Centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure.
What is a meter of water?
Meter of water (mH2O) is a unit of pressure.
Is the centipascal to meter of water conversion exact?
Yes. Both centipascal and meter of water are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000001019716213 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.