Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to gram-force/sq. centimeter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to gram-force/sq. centimeter [gf/cm^2], or Convert gram-force/sq. centimeter to centimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
1 cmHg = 13.5950999576818 gf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 cmHg to gf/cm^2:
15 cmHg = 15 × 13.5950999576818 gf/cm^2 = 203.926499365227 gf/cm^2
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter Conversion Table
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Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
Centimeter mercury (0°C) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the pressure exerted by a one-centimeter column of mercury at 0°C.
History/Origin
The centimeter mercury was historically used in barometry and pressure measurements before the adoption of the pascal. It originated from the use of mercury columns in barometers to measure atmospheric pressure, with the unit reflecting the height of the mercury column.
Current Use
Today, the centimeter mercury is largely obsolete and replaced by SI units like the pascal. However, it is still used in some medical and historical contexts to measure blood pressure and atmospheric pressure in certain regions.
Gram-Force/sq. Centimeter
Gram-force per square centimeter (gf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one gram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of gram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gram, and was commonly used in engineering and scientific contexts before the adoption of SI units. It was primarily used in regions and industries where the metric system was prevalent.
Current Use
Today, gf/cm² is largely considered obsolete and is rarely used in modern scientific or engineering applications. Pressure measurements are typically expressed in pascals (Pa) or bar, but the unit may still appear in legacy systems or specific niche contexts.