Converting 20mm of Gas to Pascals: A Simple Guide

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Start date Feb 24, 2005

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To convert 20mm of gas to pascals, additional information is required, specifically the density of the gas and the acceleration due to gravity. The formula to use is p = hρg, where p is pressure in pascals (N/m²), h is the height in meters, ρ is the density in kg/m³, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²). Without knowing the gas density, a direct conversion cannot be completed. Understanding these variables is crucial for accurate pressure calculations. Proper application of the formula will yield the pressure in pascals.

Feb 24, 2005

fcukniles

i know this probably sounds really stupid but how do i convert 20mm of gas into pascals?
thnx

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Feb 24, 2005

faust9

Pa has units of N/m^2 thus you need a little more info to convert 20mm of gas to pascals.

Feb 24, 2005

Gamma

p = h \rho g, when you use SI units in the RHS, P is in N/m^2. You need to know the density of the gas. g is the accelaration of gravity.

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