Convert inch mercury (60°F) to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 inHg = 33768.5 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to dyn/cm^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 33768.5 dyn/cm^2 = 506527.5 dyn/cm^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (60°f)
Inch of mercury (60°F) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a column of mercury 1 inch high at 60°F under standard gravity.
History/Origin
Originally used in barometry and meteorology, the inch of mercury has been a standard unit for measuring atmospheric pressure in the Imperial system since the 19th century.
Current Use
It is still used in some regions, such as the United States, primarily for measuring atmospheric pressure in weather reports and aviation, although it is gradually being replaced by Pascals in scientific contexts.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.