Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to millimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2] to millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg], or Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to gram-force/sq. centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 gf/cm^2 = 0.735559137566296 mmHg
Example: convert 15 gf/cm^2 to mmHg:
15 gf/cm^2 = 15 × 0.735559137566296 mmHg = 11.0333870634944 mmHg
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter to Millimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.
Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
Millimeter mercury (0°C), abbreviated as mmHg, is a unit of pressure measurement based on the height of a column of mercury in millimeters at 0°C under standard gravity.
History/Origin
The mmHg originated from the use of mercury barometers in the 17th century to measure atmospheric pressure. It became a standard unit in meteorology and medicine for measuring blood pressure and other pressure-related phenomena.
Current Use
Today, mmHg is primarily used in medicine to measure blood pressure and in meteorology for atmospheric pressure readings. It is also used in various scientific and industrial applications where precise pressure measurements are required.