Convert inch mercury (60°F) to newton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to newton/square meter [N/m^2], or Convert newton/square meter to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Newton/square Meter
1 inHg = 3376.85 N/m^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to N/m^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 3376.85 N/m^2 = 50652.75 N/m^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Newton/square Meter 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.
Newton/square Meter
The newton per square meter (N/m²) is the SI derived unit of pressure, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, replacing earlier units like the pascal, which is now the standard SI unit for pressure.
Current Use
N/m², or pascals (Pa), is widely used in science, engineering, and meteorology to measure pressure, stress, and related quantities.