Convert newton/square meter to millimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg], or Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 N/m^2 = 0.00750061578180415 mmHg
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to mmHg:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 0.00750061578180415 mmHg = 0.112509236727062 mmHg
Newton/square Meter to Millimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.
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.