Convert inch mercury (60°F) to psi
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to psi [psi], or Convert psi to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Psi
1 inHg = 0.489770684879322 psi
Example: convert 15 inHg to psi:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.489770684879322 psi = 7.34656027318983 psi
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Psi 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.
Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.