Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to ksi
Please provide values below to convert millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg] to ksi [ksi], or Convert ksi to millimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Ksi
1 mmHg = 1.93367774081573e-05 ksi
Example: convert 15 mmHg to ksi:
15 mmHg = 15 × 1.93367774081573e-05 ksi = 0.00029005166112236 ksi
Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Ksi 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.
Ksi
Ksi (kilopound per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing thousands of pounds-force per square inch.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the imperial system, primarily used in the United States for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts, especially in the oil and gas industries.
Current Use
Ksi is still used today in engineering, construction, and manufacturing to specify material strength, pressure ratings, and structural specifications, particularly in the United States.