Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to centimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg] to centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg], or Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to millimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 mmHg = 0.1 cmHg
Example: convert 15 mmHg to cmHg:
15 mmHg = 15 × 0.1 cmHg = 1.5 cmHg
Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Centimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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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.
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.