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millimeters of mercury to pounds per square inch conversion

millimeters of mercury to pounds per square inch conversion table

millimeters of mercury (mmHg)pounds per square inch (psi)
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10.01933671367695
20.0386734273539
30.05801014103085
40.0773468547078
50.09668356838476
60.1160202820617
70.1353569957387
80.1546937094156
90.1740304230926
100.1933671367695
200.386734273539
300.5801014103085
400.773468547078
500.9668356838476
601.1602028206171
701.3535699573866
801.5469370941561
901.7403042309256
1001.9336713676951
100019.336713676951

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Conversion from Millimeters of Mercury (mmHg) to Pounds per Square Inch (psi)

To convert pressure from millimeters of mercury (mmHg) to pounds per square inch (psi), you can use the following conversion factor:

1 mmHg=0.0193368 psi1 \text{ mmHg} = 0.0193368 \text{ psi}

So, to convert 1 mmHg to psi:

1 mmHg×0.0193368 psi/mmHg=0.0193368 psi1 \text{ mmHg} \times 0.0193368 \text{ psi/mmHg} = 0.0193368 \text{ psi}

Therefore, 1 mmHg is equal to approximately 0.0193 psi when rounded to four decimal places.

Real-World Examples of Millimeters of Mercury

  1. Blood Pressure Measurements:

    • Blood pressure is often measured in mmHg. A typical healthy blood pressure reading may be around 120/80 mmHg.
      • Systolic (higher number): 120 mmHg
      • Diastolic (lower number): 80 mmHg

  2. Atmospheric Pressure:

    • Average atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 760 mmHg (which is also approximately 1 atmosphere of pressure).

  3. Vacuum Systems:

    • In laboratory settings, vacuum systems often measure pressure in mmHg. For example, a vacuum pressure could be recorded as 25 mmHg, meaning the pressure in the system is 25 mmHg less than atmospheric pressure.

  4. Barometric Pressure:

    • Meteorologists use mmHg to report barometric pressure. For example, a weather report might state that the barometric pressure is 760 mmHg.

  5. Respiratory Therapy:

    • In medical settings, the partial pressures of gases in blood (such as oxygen and carbon dioxide) are often measured in mmHg. For instance, partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) might be measured around 75-100 mmHg in a healthy individual.

Additional Common Conversions

For the sake of completeness, here are some other common conversions for pressures:

  1. From mmHg to Pascal (Pa): 1 mmHg=133.322 Pa1 \text{ mmHg} = 133.322 \text{ Pa}

  2. From mmHg to Atmospheres (atm): 760 mmHg=1 atm760 \text{ mmHg} = 1 \text{ atm} So, 1 mmHg=1760 atm≈0.001316 atm1 \text{ mmHg} = \frac{1}{760} \text{ atm} \approx 0.001316 \text{ atm}

  3. From mmHg to Bar: 760 mmHg=1.01325 bar760 \text{ mmHg} = 1.01325 \text{ bar} So, 1 mmHg≈0.001333 bar1 \text{ mmHg} \approx 0.001333 \text{ bar}

I hope this helps you understand the conversion and provides you with some useful real-world examples! If you have more questions or require further clarifications, feel free to ask.

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 pounds 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 pounds per square inch?

Pounds per square inch (PSI) is a unit of measurement that represents the force exerted on an area by a weight or pressure. It's commonly used to measure the pressure or force applied to a surface.

To calculate PSI, you multiply the weight (in pounds) by the area (in square inches) over which it's being applied:

PSI = Weight in pounds / Area in square inches

For example, if you have a 10-pound weight placed on an area of 1 square inch, the pressure would be:

PSI = 10 pounds / 1 square inch = 10 PSI

In practical terms, PSI is used to measure various pressures in everyday life, such as:

  • Water pressure: The pressure exerted by water flowing through pipes or held back by a dam.
  • Tire pressure: The air pressure inside a tire, which affects its performance and longevity.
  • Building construction: The weight-bearing capacity of a building's foundation or walls.
  • Industrial processes: The pressure applied to materials during manufacturing, such as in the production of rubber goods or plastics.

PSI is an important unit of measurement for various industries, including construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

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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