Convert newton/square meter to inch mercury (32°F)
Please provide values below to convert newton/square meter [N/m^2] to inch mercury (32°F) [inHg], or Convert inch mercury (32°F) to newton/square meter.
How to Convert Newton/square Meter to Inch Mercury (32°f)
1 N/m^2 = 0.000295299833039837 inHg
Example: convert 15 N/m^2 to inHg:
15 N/m^2 = 15 × 0.000295299833039837 inHg = 0.00442949749559755 inHg
Newton/square Meter to Inch Mercury (32°f) Conversion Table
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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.
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.