Convert inch mercury (32°F) to kilogram-force/square meter
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2], or Convert kilogram-force/square meter to inch mercury (32°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (32°f) to Kilogram-Force/square Meter
1 inHg = 345.315539965228 kgf/m^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to kgf/m^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 345.315539965228 kgf/m^2 = 5179.73309947842 kgf/m^2
Inch Mercury (32°f) to Kilogram-Force/square Meter Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (32°f)
Inch of mercury at 32°F (inHg) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a mercury column in inches, used primarily in meteorology and aviation.
History/Origin
The inch of mercury originated from barometric pressure measurements using a mercury barometer, with its use dating back to the 18th century. It became a standard unit in weather reporting and altitude measurement.
Current Use
Today, inHg is primarily used in meteorology to report atmospheric pressure, especially in the United States, and in aviation for altitude and pressure readings.
Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.