Convert inch mercury (60°F) to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Decipascal
1 inHg = 33768.5 dPa
Example: convert 15 inHg to dPa:
15 inHg = 15 × 33768.5 dPa = 506527.5 dPa
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Decipascal Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (60°f)
Inch of mercury (60°F) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a column of mercury 1 inch high at 60°F under standard gravity.
History/Origin
Originally used in barometry and meteorology, the inch of mercury has been a standard unit for measuring atmospheric pressure in the Imperial system since the 19th century.
Current Use
It is still used in some regions, such as the United States, primarily for measuring atmospheric pressure in weather reports and aviation, although it is gradually being replaced by Pascals in scientific contexts.
Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.