Convert inch mercury (60°F) to picopascal
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to picopascal [pPa], or Convert picopascal to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Picopascal
1 inHg = 3.37685e+15 pPa
Example: convert 15 inHg to pPa:
15 inHg = 15 × 3.37685e+15 pPa = 5.065275e+16 pPa
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Picopascal 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.
Picopascal
The picopascal (pPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 10^-12 pascals, representing an extremely small pressure measurement.
History/Origin
The picopascal was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure very low pressures, primarily in scientific research and specialized fields requiring high precision. Its usage has been limited due to the small magnitude of the unit.
Current Use
Currently, the picopascal is rarely used in practical applications but may be employed in scientific experiments involving ultra-low pressure measurements or in theoretical contexts where extremely small pressure values are relevant.