Convert dyne/square centimeter to inch mercury (32°F)
Please provide values below to convert dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2] to inch mercury (32°F) [inHg], or Convert inch mercury (32°F) to dyne/square centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne/square Centimeter to Inch Mercury (32°f)
1 dyn/cm^2 = 2.95299833039837e-05 inHg
Example: convert 15 dyn/cm^2 to inHg:
15 dyn/cm^2 = 15 × 2.95299833039837e-05 inHg = 0.000442949749559755 inHg
Dyne/square Centimeter to Inch Mercury (32°f) Conversion Table
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Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.
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.