Convert inch mercury (60°F) to millimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg], or Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 inHg = 25.3284544027853 mmHg
Example: convert 15 inHg to mmHg:
15 inHg = 15 × 25.3284544027853 mmHg = 379.92681604178 mmHg
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Millimeter Mercury (0°c) 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.
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.