Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to centimeter mercury (0°C).
1 cmHg = 1.33322387 kN/m^2. To convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to kilonewton/square meter, multiply the value by 1.33322387; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kN/m^2 = 0.75006157818 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 = 1.33322387 kN/m^2
- 1 kN/m^2 = 0.75006157818 cmHg
- 10 cmHg = 13.3322387 kN/m^2
- 100 cmHg = 133.322387 kN/m^2
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 cmHg = 1.33322387 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 cmHg to kN/m^2:
15 cmHg = 15 × 1.33322387 kN/m^2 = 19.99835805 kN/m^2
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
| centimeter mercury (0°C) | kilonewton/square meter |
|---|---|
| 1 cmHg | 1.33322387 kN/m^2 |
| 2 cmHg | 2.66644774 kN/m^2 |
| 3 cmHg | 3.99967161 kN/m^2 |
| 5 cmHg | 6.66611935 kN/m^2 |
| 10 cmHg | 13.3322387 kN/m^2 |
| 20 cmHg | 26.6644774 kN/m^2 |
| 50 cmHg | 66.6611935 kN/m^2 |
| 100 cmHg | 133.322387 kN/m^2 |
| 500 cmHg | 666.611935 kN/m^2 |
| 1000 cmHg | 1333.22387 kN/m^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.
Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter mercury (0°C) in kilonewton/square meter?
1 centimeter mercury (0°C) (cmHg) = 1.33322387 kilonewton/square meter (kN/m^2).
How do you convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to kilonewton/square meter?
Multiply the centimeter mercury (0°C) value by 1.33322387. For example, 25 cmHg × 1.33322387 = 33.33059675 kN/m^2.
What is 10 centimeter mercury (0°C) in kilonewton/square meter?
10 cmHg = 13.3322387 kN/m^2.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter mercury (0°C) or the kilonewton/square meter?
The centimeter mercury (0°C) is the larger unit: 1 cmHg = 1.33322387 kN/m^2.