Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to centipascal

Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to centipascal [cPa], or Convert centipascal to centimeter mercury (0°C).




How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Centipascal

1 cmHg = 133322.387 cPa

Example: convert 15 cmHg to cPa:
15 cmHg = 15 × 133322.387 cPa = 1999835.805 cPa


Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Centipascal Conversion Table

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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.


Centipascal

The centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, where 1 pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.

History/Origin

The centipascal was introduced as a smaller unit of pressure for more precise measurements, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts, although it is not widely used in practice. It derives from the pascal, the SI base unit established in 1960.

Current Use

The centipascal is rarely used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific literature or calibration contexts where fine pressure distinctions are necessary.



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