Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to kilogram-force/square meter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2], or Convert kilogram-force/square meter to centimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kilogram-Force/square Meter
1 cmHg = 135.950999576818 kgf/m^2
Example: convert 15 cmHg to kgf/m^2:
15 cmHg = 15 × 135.950999576818 kgf/m^2 = 2039.26499365227 kgf/m^2
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kilogram-Force/square Meter Conversion Table
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Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
Centimeter mercury (0°C) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the pressure exerted by a one-centimeter column of mercury at 0°C.
History/Origin
The centimeter mercury was historically used in barometry and pressure measurements before the adoption of the pascal. It originated from the use of mercury columns in barometers to measure atmospheric pressure, with the unit reflecting the height of the mercury column.
Current Use
Today, the centimeter mercury is largely obsolete and replaced by SI units like the pascal. However, it is still used in some medical and historical contexts to measure blood pressure and atmospheric pressure in certain regions.
Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.