Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm

Please provide values below to convert millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to millimeter mercury (0°C).




How to Convert Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm

1 mmHg = 0.00135950999576818 kgf/cm^2

Example: convert 15 mmHg to kgf/cm^2:
15 mmHg = 15 × 0.00135950999576818 kgf/cm^2 = 0.0203926499365227 kgf/cm^2


Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table

millimeter mercury (0°C) kilogram-force/sq. cm

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.


Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm

Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.

History/Origin

The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.

Current Use

Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.



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