Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to pound-force/square foot
Please provide values below to convert millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg] to pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2], or Convert pound-force/square foot to millimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Pound-Force/square Foot
1 mmHg = 2.78449594551462 lbf/ft^2
Example: convert 15 mmHg to lbf/ft^2:
15 mmHg = 15 × 2.78449594551462 lbf/ft^2 = 41.7674391827193 lbf/ft^2
Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Pound-Force/square Foot Conversion Table
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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.
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square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.