Convert inch mercury (60°F) to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 inHg = 34.4342869379452 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to gf/cm^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 34.4342869379452 gf/cm^2 = 516.514304069177 gf/cm^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Gram-Force/sq. 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.
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.