Convert millibar to millimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert millibar [mbar] to millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg], or Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to millibar.
How to Convert Millibar to Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 mbar = 0.750061578180415 mmHg
Example: convert 15 mbar to mmHg:
15 mbar = 15 × 0.750061578180415 mmHg = 11.2509236727062 mmHg
Millibar to Millimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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Millibar
A millibar (mbar) is a unit of pressure measurement equal to one-thousandth of a bar, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The millibar was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for meteorological measurements, replacing the bar in many applications due to its smaller size. It became widely adopted in weather reporting and atmospheric studies.
Current Use
Today, the millibar is still used in meteorology and atmospheric sciences to report atmospheric pressure, although it is gradually being replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts. It remains a standard unit in weather forecasts and reports.
Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
Millimeter mercury (0°C), abbreviated as mmHg, is a unit of pressure measurement based on the height of a column of mercury in millimeters at 0°C under standard gravity.
History/Origin
The mmHg originated from the use of mercury barometers in the 17th century to measure atmospheric pressure. It became a standard unit in meteorology and medicine for measuring blood pressure and other pressure-related phenomena.
Current Use
Today, mmHg is primarily used in medicine to measure blood pressure and in meteorology for atmospheric pressure readings. It is also used in various scientific and industrial applications where precise pressure measurements are required.