Convert psi to millimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert psi [psi] to millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg], or Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to psi.
How to Convert Psi to Millimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 psi = 51.7149253410832 mmHg
Example: convert 15 psi to mmHg:
15 psi = 15 × 51.7149253410832 mmHg = 775.723880116248 mmHg
Psi to Millimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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Psi
Psi (pounds per square inch) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the force of one pound applied to an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The psi originated in the United States as a customary unit of pressure, commonly used in engineering and industrial applications. It became standardized with the development of the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Psi is widely used today in various fields such as automotive tire pressure, plumbing, and industrial pressure measurements, especially in the United States and other countries using imperial units.
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.