Convert inch mercury (32°F) to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to inch mercury (32°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (32°f) to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 inHg = 0.000245577073716437 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.000245577073716437 tonf (US)/in^2 = 0.00368365610574655 tonf (US)/in^2
Inch Mercury (32°f) to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (32°f)
Inch of mercury at 32°F (inHg) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a mercury column in inches, used primarily in meteorology and aviation.
History/Origin
The inch of mercury originated from barometric pressure measurements using a mercury barometer, with its use dating back to the 18th century. It became a standard unit in weather reporting and altitude measurement.
Current Use
Today, inHg is primarily used in meteorology to report atmospheric pressure, especially in the United States, and in aviation for altitude and pressure readings.
Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The ton-force per square inch originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts. It has been used historically in fields such as material testing and hydraulic systems.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by the more standard unit of pressure, the pound per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy documents or specific industrial applications where imperial units are preferred.