Convert inch mercury (32°F) to pound-force/square foot
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2], or Convert pound-force/square foot to inch mercury (32°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (32°f) to Pound-Force/square Foot
1 inHg = 70.7261972291028 lbf/ft^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to lbf/ft^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 70.7261972291028 lbf/ft^2 = 1060.89295843654 lbf/ft^2
Inch Mercury (32°f) to Pound-Force/square Foot Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (32°f)
Inch of mercury at 32°F (inHg) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a mercury column in inches, used primarily in meteorology and aviation.
History/Origin
The inch of mercury originated from barometric pressure measurements using a mercury barometer, with its use dating back to the 18th century. It became a standard unit in weather reporting and altitude measurement.
Current Use
Today, inHg is primarily used in meteorology to report atmospheric pressure, especially in the United States, and in aviation for altitude and pressure readings.
Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.