Convert inch mercury (60°F) to kip-force/square inch
Please provide values below to convert inch mercury (60°F) [inHg] to kip-force/square inch [kipf/in^2], or Convert kip-force/square inch to inch mercury (60°F).
How to Convert Inch Mercury (60°f) to Kip-Force/square Inch
1 inHg = 0.000489770684879322 kipf/in^2
Example: convert 15 inHg to kipf/in^2:
15 inHg = 15 × 0.000489770684879322 kipf/in^2 = 0.00734656027318983 kipf/in^2
Inch Mercury (60°f) to Kip-Force/square Inch Conversion Table
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Inch Mercury (60°f)
Inch of mercury (60°F) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the height of a column of mercury 1 inch high at 60°F under standard gravity.
History/Origin
Originally used in barometry and meteorology, the inch of mercury has been a standard unit for measuring atmospheric pressure in the Imperial system since the 19th century.
Current Use
It is still used in some regions, such as the United States, primarily for measuring atmospheric pressure in weather reports and aviation, although it is gradually being replaced by Pascals in scientific contexts.
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.