Discover the ease of converting pressure units from Inch Mercury at 60°F to Newtons per square centimeter with our user-friendly tool. Designed to spark curiosity, this converter simplifies complex calculations.
Inch Mercury at 60 degrees Fahrenheit (inHg 60°F) is a unit of pressure measurement. It represents the amount of force exerted by a column of mercury one inch high at 60°F on an area of one square inch.
Definition of Newton square CentimeterA Newton per square centimeter (N/cm²) is a metric unit of pressure. It denotes the force of one Newton applied over an area of one square centimeter, providing a measure of how much force is exerted per unit area.
| Inch Mercury 60°F (inHg) | Newton per square Centimeter (N/cm²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.03453 |
| 0.5 | 0.17266 |
| 1 | 0.34531 |
| 2 | 0.69063 |
| 3 | 1.03594 |
| 4 | 1.38125 |
| 5 | 1.72656 |
| 6 | 2.07188 |
| 7 | 2.41719 |
| 8 | 2.76250 |
| 9 | 3.10781 |
| 10 | 3.45313 |
Example 1:
Convert 0.5 inHg 60°F to N/cm²:
0.5 inHg 60°F = 0.5 × 0.34531 N/cm² = 0.17266 N/cm²
Example 2:
Convert 1.0 inHg 60°F to N/cm²:
1.0 inHg 60°F = 1.0 × 0.34531 N/cm² = 0.34531 N/cm²
The concept of measuring pressure in inches of mercury at a standard temperature, such as 60°F, dates back to the invention of the mercury barometer. This measurement has evolved into various units, including the Newton per square centimeter, to meet the demands of science and engineering.
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Example 1:
Convert 2 inHg 60°F to N/cm²:
2 inHg 60°F = 2 × 0.34531 N/cm² = 0.69063 N/cm²
Example 2:
Convert 3 inHg 60°F to N/cm²:
3 inHg 60°F = 3 × 0.34531 N/cm² = 1.03594 N/cm²
