Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to centimeter mercury (0°C).
1 cmHg = 0.00133322387 MPa. To convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to megapascal, multiply the value by 0.00133322387; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MPa = 750.06157818 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 = 0.00133322387 MPa
- 1 MPa = 750.06157818 cmHg
- 10 cmHg = 0.0133322387 MPa
- 100 cmHg = 0.133322387 MPa
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Megapascal
1 cmHg = 0.00133322387 MPa
Example: convert 15 cmHg to MPa:
15 cmHg = 15 × 0.00133322387 MPa = 0.01999835805 MPa
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Megapascal Conversion Table
| centimeter mercury (0°C) | megapascal |
|---|---|
| 1 cmHg | 0.00133322387 MPa |
| 2 cmHg | 0.00266644774 MPa |
| 3 cmHg | 0.00399967161 MPa |
| 5 cmHg | 0.00666611935 MPa |
| 10 cmHg | 0.0133322387 MPa |
| 20 cmHg | 0.0266644774 MPa |
| 50 cmHg | 0.0666611935 MPa |
| 100 cmHg | 0.133322387 MPa |
| 500 cmHg | 0.666611935 MPa |
| 1000 cmHg | 1.33322387 MPa |
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.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter mercury (0°C) in megapascal?
1 centimeter mercury (0°C) (cmHg) = 0.00133322387 megapascal (MPa).
How do you convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to megapascal?
Multiply the centimeter mercury (0°C) value by 0.00133322387. For example, 25 cmHg × 0.00133322387 = 0.03333059675 MPa.
What is 10 centimeter mercury (0°C) in megapascal?
10 cmHg = 0.0133322387 MPa.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter mercury (0°C) or the megapascal?
The megapascal is the larger unit: 1 cmHg equals only 0.00133322387 MPa.