Convert kilonewton/square meter to inch mercury (32°F)
Please provide values below to convert kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2] to inch mercury (32°F) [inHg], or Convert inch mercury (32°F) to kilonewton/square meter.
How to Convert Kilonewton/square Meter to Inch Mercury (32°f)
1 kN/m^2 = 0.295299833039837 inHg
Example: convert 15 kN/m^2 to inHg:
15 kN/m^2 = 15 × 0.295299833039837 inHg = 4.42949749559755 inHg
Kilonewton/square Meter to Inch Mercury (32°f) Conversion Table
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Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
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.