Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to millimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 mmHg = 1.93367774081573e-05 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 mmHg to kipf/in^2:
15 mmHg = 15 × 1.93367774081573e-05 kipf/in^2 = 0.00029005166112236 kipf/in^2
Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kip-Force/square Inch 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.
Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.