Convert micropascal to centimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert micropascal [µPa] to centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg], or Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to micropascal.
How to Convert Micropascal to Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 µPa = 7.50061578180415e-10 cmHg
Example: convert 15 µPa to cmHg:
15 µPa = 15 × 7.50061578180415e-10 cmHg = 1.12509236727062e-08 cmHg
Micropascal to Centimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
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Micropascal
The micropascal (µPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a pascal, used to measure very low pressures.
History/Origin
The micropascal was introduced as part of the SI unit system to quantify extremely small pressure values, especially in scientific and engineering contexts, though it is rarely used in practical applications.
Current Use
The micropascal is primarily used in scientific research, acoustics, and environmental monitoring where precise measurement of very low pressures is required.
Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
Centimeter mercury (0°C) is a unit of pressure measurement representing the pressure exerted by a one-centimeter column of mercury at 0°C.
History/Origin
The centimeter mercury was historically used in barometry and pressure measurements before the adoption of the pascal. It originated from the use of mercury columns in barometers to measure atmospheric pressure, with the unit reflecting the height of the mercury column.
Current Use
Today, the centimeter mercury is largely obsolete and replaced by SI units like the pascal. However, it is still used in some medical and historical contexts to measure blood pressure and atmospheric pressure in certain regions.