Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to centimeter mercury (0°C).
1 cmHg = 13332.2387 dyn/cm^2. To convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to dyne/square centimeter, multiply the value by 13332.2387; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dyn/cm^2 = 7.5006157818e-05 cmHg). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cmHg = 13332.2387 dyn/cm^2
- 1 dyn/cm^2 = 7.5006157818e-05 cmHg
- 10 cmHg = 133322.387 dyn/cm^2
- 100 cmHg = 1333223.87 dyn/cm^2
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 cmHg = 13332.2387 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 cmHg to dyn/cm^2:
15 cmHg = 15 × 13332.2387 dyn/cm^2 = 199983.5805 dyn/cm^2
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
| centimeter mercury (0°C) | dyne/square centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 cmHg | 13332.2387 dyn/cm^2 |
| 2 cmHg | 26664.4774 dyn/cm^2 |
| 3 cmHg | 39996.7161 dyn/cm^2 |
| 5 cmHg | 66661.1935 dyn/cm^2 |
| 10 cmHg | 133322.387 dyn/cm^2 |
| 20 cmHg | 266644.774 dyn/cm^2 |
| 50 cmHg | 666611.935 dyn/cm^2 |
| 100 cmHg | 1333223.87 dyn/cm^2 |
| 500 cmHg | 6666119.35 dyn/cm^2 |
| 1000 cmHg | 13332238.7 dyn/cm^2 |
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.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter mercury (0°C) in dyne/square centimeter?
1 centimeter mercury (0°C) (cmHg) = 13332.2387 dyne/square centimeter (dyn/cm^2).
How do you convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to dyne/square centimeter?
Multiply the centimeter mercury (0°C) value by 13332.2387. For example, 25 cmHg × 13332.2387 = 333305.9675 dyn/cm^2.
What is 10 centimeter mercury (0°C) in dyne/square centimeter?
10 cmHg = 133322.387 dyn/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter mercury (0°C) or the dyne/square centimeter?
The centimeter mercury (0°C) is the larger unit: 1 cmHg = 13332.2387 dyn/cm^2.