Convert ksi to centimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert ksi [ksi] to centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg], or Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to ksi.
How to Convert Ksi to Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 ksi = 5171.49253410832 cmHg
Example: convert 15 ksi to cmHg:
15 ksi = 15 × 5171.49253410832 cmHg = 77572.3880116248 cmHg
Ksi to Centimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.
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.