Convert inch mercury (32°F) to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to inch mercury (32°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (32°f) to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 inHg = 0.000491154147646581 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to kipf/in^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.000491154147646581 kipf/in^2 = 0.00736731221469871 kipf/in^2
Inch Mercury (32°f) to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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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.
Kip-Force/square Inch
Kip-force per square inch (kipf/in^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kip applied over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The kip-force is a unit of force used primarily in the United States, especially in engineering contexts, where it is equal to 1,000 pounds-force. The unit kip-force per square inch has been used in structural engineering to measure stress and pressure in materials and structures.
Current Use
Today, kipf/in^2 is primarily used in the United States within structural engineering and material testing to specify stress levels, though the SI unit Pascal is more common internationally.