Convert inch mercury (60°F) to kilopascal
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to kilopascal [kPa], or Convert kilopascal to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Kilopascal
1 inHg = 3.37685 kPa
Example: convert 15 inHg to kPa:
15 inHg = 15 × 3.37685 kPa = 50.65275 kPa
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Kilopascal 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.
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.