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millimeters of mercury to kilopound per square inch conversion

millimeters of mercury to kilopound per square inch conversion table

millimeters of mercury (mmHg)kilopound per square inch (ksi)
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10.00001933671367695
20.0000386734273539
30.00005801014103085
40.0000773468547078
50.00009668356838476
60.0001160202820617
70.0001353569957387
80.0001546937094156
90.0001740304230926
100.0001933671367695
200.000386734273539
300.0005801014103085
400.000773468547078
500.0009668356838476
600.001160202820617
700.001353569957387
800.001546937094156
900.001740304230926
1000.001933671367695
10000.01933671367695

How to convert millimeters of mercury to kilopound per square inch?

Sure! Pressure is a measure of force applied over an area. Millimeters of mercury (mmHg) is a unit of pressure originating from the use of a mercury barometer. Kilopounds per square inch (ksi) is another unit used primarily in engineering contexts.

To convert from millimeters of mercury to kilopound per square inch, you can use the following unit conversion relationships:

1 mmHg = 133.322 Pa (Pascals) 1 ksi = 6.89476 × 10⁶ Pa

To convert 1 mmHg to ksi:

  1. First, convert 1 mmHg to Pascals: 1 mmHg=133.322 Pa 1 \text{ mmHg} = 133.322 \text{ Pa}

  2. Next, convert Pascals to ksi: 133.322 Pa6.89476×106 Pa/ksi≈1.934×10−5 ksi \frac{133.322 \text{ Pa}}{6.89476 \times 10^6 \text{ Pa/ksi}} \approx 1.934 \times 10^{-5} \text{ ksi}

So, 1 mmHg is approximately equal to 1.934×10−51.934 \times 10^{-5} ksi.

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Millimeters of Mercury

  1. Blood Pressure:

    • A normal blood pressure reading is around 120 mmHg for systolic pressure and 80 mmHg for diastolic pressure.

  2. Atmospheric Pressure:

    • Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 760 mmHg.

  3. Vacuum Systems:

    • In scientific laboratories, vacuum levels are often measured in mmHg. A vacuum system might be described as having a pressure of 0.01 mmHg.

  4. Meteorology:

    • Barometric pressure readings used to predict weather conditions are often given in millimeters of mercury. For example, a low-pressure system might be identified by a pressure of 720 mmHg.

  5. Medical Applications:

    • In hospital settings, intraocular pressure (pressure within the eye) is often measured in mmHg, with normal values ranging from 10 to 21 mmHg.

These examples illustrate how mmHg is widely used in various fields to describe different pressure conditions.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the kilopound per square inch to other unit conversions.

What is millimeters of mercury?

Millimeters of mercury (mmHg) is a unit of measurement used to express pressure, specifically atmospheric pressure. It's commonly used in medicine and physiology to measure blood pressure.

In essence, mmHg measures the pressure exerted by a column of mercury, which is a dense liquid metal, against a surface. The "millimeter" refers to the height of the mercury column, while the "mercury" part comes from the use of mercury as the liquid in the measuring device.

A standard barometer (an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure) uses a column of mercury to measure pressure. When the air pressure is high, the mercury level rises, and when it's low, the level drops. This allows for a direct measurement of the pressure in terms of millimeters of mercury.

In medical contexts, blood pressure readings are expressed in mmHg (systolic pressure) over mmHg (diastolic pressure). For example:

  • A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg means that the systolic pressure is 120 mmHg and the diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg.

The use of mmHg as a unit of measurement has been largely replaced by other units, such as kilopascals (kPa), in scientific and technical applications. However, it remains a widely recognized and used unit in medical and physiological contexts.

What is kilopound per square inch?

Kilopound per square inch (ksi or kpsi) is a unit of pressure, which is equal to 1,000 pounds-force per square inch (psf). It is commonly used in the United States and Canada as a measure of pressure in various applications such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

To put it into perspective:

  • 1 psi = 0.00689 bar
  • 1 ksi = 6,894.76 Pa

Kilopound per square inch (ksi) is often used to express compressive stresses or pressures in materials like concrete, steel, and other building materials, as well as in hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.

For example:

  • A standard concrete strength might be specified as 3 ksi.
  • The pressure rating of a hose or tube might be given in kpsi (e.g., 10 kpsi).
  • The compressive stress on a beam or column might be calculated to be 5 ksi.

I hope this helps you understand kilopound per square inch!

Complete millimeters of mercury conversion table

Enter # of millimeters of mercury
Convert 1 mmHg to other unitsResult
millimeters of mercury to pascals (mmHg to Pa)133.322
millimeters of mercury to kilopascals (mmHg to kPa)0.133322
millimeters of mercury to megapascals (mmHg to MPa)0.000133322
millimeters of mercury to hectopascals (mmHg to hPa)1.33322
millimeters of mercury to bar (mmHg to bar)0.00133322
millimeters of mercury to torr (mmHg to torr)0.9999972366149
millimeters of mercury to meters of water @ 4°C (mmHg to mH2O)0.01359506049466
millimeters of mercury to pounds per square inch (mmHg to psi)0.01933671367695
millimeters of mercury to kilopound per square inch (mmHg to ksi)0.00001933671367695
millimeters of mercury to Inches of mercury (mmHg to inHg)0.03936996069858

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