Convert inch mercury (60°F) to centimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg], or Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 inHg = 2.53284544027853 cmHg
Example: convert 15 inHg to cmHg:
15 inHg = 15 × 2.53284544027853 cmHg = 37.992681604178 cmHg
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Centimeter Mercury (0°c) 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.
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.