Pressure
ftH₂OtohPa
Convert feet of water column (4 °C) (ftH₂O) to hectopascals (hPa).
Factor1 ftH₂O = 29.89067 hPa
Converter
ftH₂O
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
hPa
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
hPa = ftH₂O × 29.89067
Multiply any value in feet of water column (4 °C) by 29.89067 to obtain the value in hectopascals.
Worked example
Convert 10 ftH₂O to hPa.
- 01Start with 10 ftH₂O.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10 × 29.89067 = 298.907 hPa.
Result10 ftH₂O = 298.907 hPa
Conversion table
| ftH₂O | hPa |
|---|---|
| 1 | 29.891 |
| 2 | 59.781 |
| 5 | 149.45 |
| 10 | 298.91 |
| 20 | 597.81 |
| 50 | 1494.5 |
| 100 | 2989.1 |
| 200 | 5978.1 |
| 500 | 14945 |
| 1000 | 29891 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from ftH₂O to hPa?
1 ftH₂O equals 29.89067 hPa. To convert, multiply the value in feet of water column (4 °C) by 29.89067.
How do I convert 1 ftH₂O to hPa?
1 ftH₂O = 29.8907 hPa. For any value, multiply by 29.89067.
How do I convert hPa back to ftH₂O?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.03345526. So 1 hPa = 0.0334553 ftH₂O.
When would I need to convert foot of water column (4 °C) to hectopascal?
Pressure conversions between ftH₂O and hPa are common when working with mixed-vendor instrumentation, when piping codes use different units to process datasheets, or when converting field readings into SI for hydraulic calculations.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).