Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to millimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 mmHg = 0.0193367774081573 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 mmHg to lbf/in^2:
15 mmHg = 15 × 0.0193367774081573 lbf/in^2 = 0.29005166112236 lbf/in^2
Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Pound-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.
Pound-Force/square Inch
Pound-force per square inch (lbf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the Imperial system and became widely used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in engineering and tire pressure contexts.
Current Use
Today, lbf/in^2, commonly known as psi, is still used in various fields such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications to measure pressure.