Convert bar to centimeter mercury (0°C)
Please provide values below to convert bar [bar] to centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg], or Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to bar.
1 bar = 75.006157818 cmHg. To convert bar to centimeter mercury (0°C), multiply the value by 75.006157818; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cmHg = 0.0133322387 bar). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 bar = 75.006157818 cmHg
- 1 cmHg = 0.0133322387 bar
- 10 bar = 750.06157818 cmHg
- 100 bar = 7500.6157818 cmHg
How to Convert Bar to Centimeter Mercury (0°c)
1 bar = 75.0061578180415 cmHg
Example: convert 15 bar to cmHg:
15 bar = 15 × 75.0061578180415 cmHg = 1125.09236727062 cmHg
Bar to Centimeter Mercury (0°c) Conversion Table
| bar | centimeter mercury (0°C) |
|---|---|
| 1 bar | 75.006157818 cmHg |
| 2 bar | 150.012315636 cmHg |
| 3 bar | 225.018473454 cmHg |
| 5 bar | 375.03078909 cmHg |
| 10 bar | 750.06157818 cmHg |
| 20 bar | 1500.12315636 cmHg |
| 50 bar | 3750.3078909 cmHg |
| 100 bar | 7500.6157818 cmHg |
| 500 bar | 37503.078909 cmHg |
| 1000 bar | 75006.157818 cmHg |
Bar
The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, roughly the atmospheric pressure at sea level.
History/Origin
The bar was introduced in 1909 by the British engineering community as a convenient unit for measuring pressure, especially in meteorology and engineering contexts.
Current Use
The bar is widely used in meteorology, engineering, and industrial applications to measure pressure, although the pascal is the SI base unit. It is also common in tire pressure measurements and other pressure-related fields.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 bar in centimeter mercury (0°C)?
1 bar (bar) = 75.006157818 centimeter mercury (0°C) (cmHg).
How do you convert bar to centimeter mercury (0°C)?
Multiply the bar value by 75.006157818. For example, 25 bar × 75.006157818 = 1875.15394545 cmHg.
What is 10 bar in centimeter mercury (0°C)?
10 bar = 750.06157818 cmHg.
Which unit is larger, the bar or the centimeter mercury (0°C)?
The bar is the larger unit: 1 bar = 75.006157818 cmHg.