Convert inch mercury (60°F) to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Megapascal
1 inHg = 0.00337685 MPa
Example: convert 15 inHg to MPa:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.00337685 MPa = 0.05065275 MPa
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Megapascal 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.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.