Convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to newton/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter mercury (0°C) [cmHg] to newton/square centimeter [N/cm^2], or Convert newton/square centimeter to centimeter mercury (0°C).
1 cmHg = 0.133322387 N/cm^2. To convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to newton/square centimeter, multiply the value by 0.133322387; to go the other way, divide by it (1 N/cm^2 = 7.5006157818 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 = 0.133322387 N/cm^2
- 1 N/cm^2 = 7.5006157818 cmHg
- 10 cmHg = 1.33322387 N/cm^2
- 100 cmHg = 13.3322387 N/cm^2
How to Convert Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Newton/square Centimeter
1 cmHg = 0.133322387 N/cm^2
Example: convert 15 cmHg to N/cm^2:
15 cmHg = 15 × 0.133322387 N/cm^2 = 1.999835805 N/cm^2
Centimeter Mercury (0°c) to Newton/square Centimeter Conversion Table
| centimeter mercury (0°C) | newton/square centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 cmHg | 0.133322387 N/cm^2 |
| 2 cmHg | 0.266644774 N/cm^2 |
| 3 cmHg | 0.399967161 N/cm^2 |
| 5 cmHg | 0.666611935 N/cm^2 |
| 10 cmHg | 1.33322387 N/cm^2 |
| 20 cmHg | 2.66644774 N/cm^2 |
| 50 cmHg | 6.66611935 N/cm^2 |
| 100 cmHg | 13.3322387 N/cm^2 |
| 500 cmHg | 66.6611935 N/cm^2 |
| 1000 cmHg | 133.322387 N/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.
Newton/square Centimeter
The newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one newton applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of force, the newton, combined with the centimeter as a unit of area. It has been used in fields like engineering and physics to measure pressure, especially in contexts where the centimeter is a convenient unit of length. Its usage predates the widespread adoption of the pascal (Pa), which is equivalent to N/m².
Current Use
The N/cm² is still used in certain engineering and industrial applications, particularly in contexts where pressure measurements are expressed in centimeters rather than meters. It is also used in some scientific fields for convenience, though the pascal is more common internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 centimeter mercury (0°C) in newton/square centimeter?
1 centimeter mercury (0°C) (cmHg) = 0.133322387 newton/square centimeter (N/cm^2).
How do you convert centimeter mercury (0°C) to newton/square centimeter?
Multiply the centimeter mercury (0°C) value by 0.133322387. For example, 25 cmHg × 0.133322387 = 3.333059675 N/cm^2.
What is 10 centimeter mercury (0°C) in newton/square centimeter?
10 cmHg = 1.33322387 N/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter mercury (0°C) or the newton/square centimeter?
The newton/square centimeter is the larger unit: 1 cmHg equals only 0.133322387 N/cm^2.