Convert millimeter mercury (0°C) to newton/square millimeter
Please provide values below to convert millimeter mercury (0°C) [mmHg] to newton/square millimeter [N/mm^2], or Convert newton/square millimeter to millimeter mercury (0°C).
How to Convert Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Newton/square Millimeter
1 mmHg = 0.000133322387 N/mm^2
Example: convert 15 mmHg to N/mm^2:
15 mmHg = 15 × 0.000133322387 N/mm^2 = 0.001999835805 N/mm^2
Millimeter Mercury (0°c) to Newton/square Millimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Newton/square Millimeter
Newton per square millimeter (N/mm²) is a unit of pressure or stress, representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square millimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI base unit newton for force and the millimeter for area, commonly used in engineering and material science to measure stress and pressure. It has been in use since the adoption of the SI system, with increased application in fields requiring precise measurement of high pressures.
Current Use
N/mm² is widely used in engineering, material science, and construction to specify material strength, stress, and pressure levels, especially in contexts where high precision is required, such as in the specification of tensile strength and pressure ratings.