Convert hectopascal to inch mercury (32°F)
Please provide values below to convert hectopascal [hPa] to inch mercury (32°F) [inHg], or Convert inch mercury (32°F) to hectopascal.
How to Convert Hectopascal to Inch Mercury (32°f)
1 hPa = 0.0295299833039837 inHg
Example: convert 15 hPa to inHg:
15 hPa = 15 × 0.0295299833039837 inHg = 0.442949749559755 inHg
Hectopascal to Inch Mercury (32°f) Conversion Table
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Hectopascal
The hectopascal (hPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 100 pascals, commonly used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The hectopascal was introduced as part of the metric system and became widely adopted in meteorology during the 20th century for standardizing atmospheric pressure measurements.
Current Use
Today, the hectopascal is predominantly used in weather reporting and forecasting to indicate atmospheric pressure, with standard sea-level pressure approximately 1013 hPa.
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.