Convert pound-force/square foot to inch mercury (32°F)
Please provide values below to convert pound-force/square foot [lbf/ft^2] to inch mercury (32°F) [inHg], or Convert inch mercury (32°F) to pound-force/square foot.
How to Convert Pound-Force/square Foot to Inch Mercury (32°f)
1 lbf/ft^2 = 0.0141390324826981 inHg
Example: convert 15 lbf/ft^2 to inHg:
15 lbf/ft^2 = 15 × 0.0141390324826981 inHg = 0.212085487240472 inHg
Pound-Force/square Foot to Inch Mercury (32°f) Conversion Table
| pound-force/square foot | inch mercury (32°F) |
|---|
Pound-Force/square Foot
Pound-force per square foot (lbf/ft^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one pound-force applied over an area of one square foot.
History/Origin
This unit has been traditionally used in the United States for measuring pressure, especially in fields like construction and engineering, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, pound-force per square foot is primarily used in specific engineering and construction contexts within the US, although it has largely been replaced by SI units like Pascals in scientific and international applications.
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.