Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to millimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg], or Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to centimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 cmHg = 10 mmHg
Example: convert 15 cmHg to mmHg:
15 cmHg = 15 × 10 mmHg = 150 mmHg
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Millimeter Mercury (0°c) 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.
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.