Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to centimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Decipascal
1 cmHg = 13332.2387 dPa
Example: convert 15 cmHg to dPa:
15 cmHg = 15 × 13332.2387 dPa = 199983.5805 dPa
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Decipascal 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.
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.