Convert kilopascal to centimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert kilopascal [kPa] to centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg], or Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to kilopascal.
How to Convert Kilopascal to Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 kPa = 0.750061578180415 cmHg
Example: convert 15 kPa to cmHg:
15 kPa = 15 × 0.750061578180415 cmHg = 11.2509236727062 cmHg
Kilopascal to Centimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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Kilopascal
The kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, where one pascal is defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The kilopascal was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, replacing larger units like the bar in many applications.
Current Use
The kilopascal is widely used today in various fields such as meteorology, engineering, and physics to measure pressure, including tire pressure, blood pressure, and atmospheric pressure.
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.