Convert inch mercury (60°F) to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to kilogram-force/sq. millimeter [kgf/mm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. millimeter to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
1 inHg = 0.000344342869379452 kgf/mm^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to kgf/mm^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.000344342869379452 kgf/mm^2 = 0.00516514304069178 kgf/mm^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter 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.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Millimeter
Kilogram-force per square millimeter (kgf/mm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and material science to measure pressure before the adoption of SI units. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the pascal (Pa).
Current Use
Today, kgf/mm² is still used in some engineering fields, especially in material strength and pressure measurements, but it is largely replaced by SI units like the pascal (Pa) or megapascals (MPa).