Convert inch mercury (60°F) to hectopascal
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to hectopascal [hPa], or Convert hectopascal to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Hectopascal
1 inHg = 33.7685 hPa
Example: convert 15 inHg to hPa:
15 inHg = 15 × 33.7685 hPa = 506.5275 hPa
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Hectopascal 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.
Hectopascal
The hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The hectopascal was introduced as part of the metric system and became widely adopted in meteorology during the 20th century for standardizing atmospheric pressure measurements.
Current Use
Today, the hectopascal is predominantly used in weather reporting and forecasting to indicate atmospheric pressure, with standard sea-level pressure approximately 1013 hPa.