Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to millimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2] to millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg], or Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to kilogram-force/sq. cm.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 kgf/cm^2 = 735.559137566296 mmHg
Example: convert 15 kgf/cm^2 to mmHg:
15 kgf/cm^2 = 15 × 735.559137566296 mmHg = 11033.3870634944 mmHg
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm to Millimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.
Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
Millimeter mercury (0°C), abbreviated as mmHg, is a unit of pressure measurement based on the height of a column of mercury in millimeters at 0°C under standard gravity.
History/Origin
The mmHg originated from the use of mercury barometers in the 17th century to measure atmospheric pressure. It became a standard unit in meteorology and medicine for measuring blood pressure and other pressure-related phenomena.
Current Use
Today, mmHg is primarily used in medicine to measure blood pressure and in meteorology for atmospheric pressure readings. It is also used in various scientific and industrial applications where precise pressure measurements are required.