Convert inch mercury (60°F) to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 inHg = 0.0344342869379452 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to kgf/cm^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.0344342869379452 kgf/cm^2 = 0.516514304069178 kgf/cm^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm 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. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.