Convert inch mercury (32°F) to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to inch mercury (32°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (32°f) to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 inHg = 0.491154147646581 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to lbf/in^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.491154147646581 lbf/in^2 = 7.36731221469871 lbf/in^2
Inch Mercury (32°f) to Pound-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (32°f)
Inch of mercury at 32°F (inHg) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a mercury column in inches, used primarily in meteorology and aviation.
History/Origin
The inch of mercury originated from barometric pressure measurements using a mercury barometer, with its use dating back to the 18th century. It became a standard unit in weather reporting and altitude measurement.
Current Use
Today, inHg is primarily used in meteorology to report atmospheric pressure, especially in the United States, and in aviation for altitude and pressure readings.
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.