Inch Mercury To Inch Water Converter

Effortlessly Convert Pressure from inHg to inH2O

Discover the precision of converting pressure from inches of mercury to inches of water at 60°F. This tool, crafted by Newtum, piques your curiosity with its simplicity and accuracy.

What are Inch Mercury and Inch Water

Inch of Mercury (inHg) is a unit of pressure. It's defined as the pressure exerted by a column of mercury one inch high at the standard acceleration of gravity. Measurement is typically at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius). It's used in meteorology, aviation, and many scientific fields.

Inch of Water (inH2O) is a non-SI unit for pressure. It measures the pressure exerted by a one-inch column of freshwater at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Widely used in the United States for HVAC systems, it’s also common in measuring natural gas pressure and water treatment systems.

History of Inch Mercury and Inch Water

The Inch Mercury to Inch Water converter traces its origins back to the times when pressure measurements were needed for scientific experiments and industrial processes. Since temperature affects the density of fluids, specifying the temperature at 60°F ensures accuracy in conversions and standardizes measurements across various industries.

How to use Inch Mercury to Inch Water Converter

• Enter the value in inches of mercury (inHg) in the provided field.
• Ensure the temperature is set to 60°F for accurate conversion.
• Click the 'Convert' button to obtain the value in inches of water (inH2O).
• Read the converted value displayed on the screen.

Real Life Applications of Inch Mercury to Inch Water

Understanding the real-world applications of the inHg to inH2O converter is key to appreciating its importance across different fields.

• Monitoring weather patterns by converting atmospheric pressure readings.
• Calibrating instruments in the aviation industry for altitude and airspeed measurements.
• Setting up HVAC systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.

Solved Examples inHg to inH2O

Example 1:
If the pressure is 2 inHg at 60°F, the conversion to inH2O is:
2 inHg = 2 × 13.60 inH2O = 27.20 inH2O

Example 2:
If the pressure is 3.5 inHg at 60°F, the conversion to inH2O is:
3.5 inHg = 3.5 × 13.60 inH2O = 47.60 inH2O