Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to centimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 cmHg = 0.0135950999576818 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 cmHg to kgf/cm^2:
15 cmHg = 15 × 0.0135950999576818 kgf/cm^2 = 0.203926499365227 kgf/cm^2
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm 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.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.