Convert inch mercury (60°F) to pound-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to pound-force/square inch [lbf/in^2], or Convert pound-force/square inch to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Pound-Force/square Inch
1 inHg = 0.489770684879322 lbf/in^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to lbf/in^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.489770684879322 lbf/in^2 = 7.34656027318983 lbf/in^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Pound-Force/square Inch 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.
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.