Convert inch mercury (60°F) to millibar
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to millibar [mbar], or Convert millibar to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Millibar
1 inHg = 33.7685 mbar
Example: convert 15 inHg to mbar:
15 inHg = 15 × 33.7685 mbar = 506.5275 mbar
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Millibar 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.
Millibar
A millibar (mbar) is a unit of pressure measurement equal to one-thousandth of a bar, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The millibar was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for meteorological measurements, replacing the bar in many applications due to its smaller size. It became widely adopted in weather reporting and atmospheric studies.
Current Use
Today, the millibar is still used in meteorology and atmospheric sciences to report atmospheric pressure, although it is gradually being replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts. It remains a standard unit in weather forecasts and reports.