Convert inch mercury (60°F) to pascal
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to pascal [Pa], or Convert pascal to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Pascal
1 inHg = 3376.85 Pa
Example: convert 15 inHg to Pa:
15 inHg = 15 × 3376.85 Pa = 50652.75 Pa
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Pascal 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.
Pascal
The pascal (Pa) is the SI derived unit of pressure, defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
Named after Blaise Pascal, the pascal was adopted as the SI unit of pressure in 1971, replacing earlier units like the bar and atmosphere.
Current Use
The pascal is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, with common applications including atmospheric pressure, tire pressure, and fluid pressure in systems.