What does 1 centimeter mercury (0°C) represent?

It represents the pressure exerted by a 1-centimeter column of mercury at 0°C under standard gravity conditions.

Why convert from centimeter mercury to kilogram-force per square millimeter?

This conversion allows expressing small hydrostatic pressures in units commonly used to describe mechanical stress and material strength.

Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?

No, kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit of pressure.

How to Convert from Centimeter Mercury (0°C) to Kilogram-force/sq. Millimeter

Learn how to convert pressure measurements from centimeter mercury (0°C) to kilogram-force per square millimeter using this easy-to-use online converter. Ideal for engineering and materials testing.

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Centimeter mercury (0°C) to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter Conversion Table

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Centimeter mercury (0°C) to Kilogram-force/sq. millimeter Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts pressure values from the unit centimeter mercury (0°C), defined by the pressure exerted by a 1-centimeter column of mercury at zero degrees Celsius, to kilogram-force per square millimeter, a unit expressing force applied per area used in material strength analysis.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in centimeter mercury (0°C) into the input field.
Select 'centimeter mercury (0°C)' as the source unit and 'kilogram-force/sq. millimeter' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent pressure expressed in kgf/mm².

Key Features

Converts pressure values from cmHg (0°C) to kgf/mm² accurately using standard conversion rates.
Helpful for engineering, materials testing, and experimental pressure measurement conversions.
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring any software installation.

Examples

Converting 10 cmHg (0°C): 10 × 0.0001359506 = 0.001359506 kgf/mm²
Converting 100 cmHg (0°C): 100 × 0.0001359506 = 0.01359506 kgf/mm²

Common Use Cases

Reading pressure from laboratory manometers and barometers using mercury columns.
Calibrating and specifying pressure sensors and vacuum gauges in engineering experiments.
Reporting tensile or yield strength in metals and alloys for materials testing.
Specifying contact or bearing stresses in mechanical components like fasteners and bearings.
Converting pressure units in older technical documents using gravitational metric units.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure your input values assume 0°C and standard gravity to maintain consistency with centimeter mercury (0°C) assumptions.
Use the converted values when working with mechanical stress or material strength charts that use kilogram-force per square millimeter.
Always verify unit compatibility when combining with SI units to avoid calculation errors.

Limitations

Kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI unit and less common in modern standards.
Conversion precision depends on temperature and standard gravity assumptions inherent to centimeter mercury (0°C).
Direct comparisons across different unit systems should be carefully considered to prevent confusion in engineering contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 1 centimeter mercury (0°C) represent?: It represents the pressure exerted by a 1-centimeter column of mercury at 0°C under standard gravity conditions.
Why convert from centimeter mercury to kilogram-force per square millimeter?: This conversion allows expressing small hydrostatic pressures in units commonly used to describe mechanical stress and material strength.
Is kilogram-force per square millimeter an SI unit?: No, kilogram-force per square millimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit of pressure.

Key Terminology

Centimeter mercury (0°C): A manometric pressure unit defined by the pressure from a 1-centimeter mercury column at zero degrees Celsius under standard gravity.
Kilogram-force per square millimeter: A non-SI unit measuring pressure or stress as one kilogram-force applied on an area of one square millimeter.
Hydrostatic pressure: Pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does the unit centimeter mercury (0°C) measure?

Length of mercury column at room temperature

Hydrostatic pressure from a mercury column at 0°C

Temperature of mercury at standard pressure

Which unit is kilogram-force per square millimeter used to express?

Mechanical stress or pressure

Volume of metal specimens

Electrical resistance

What is a limitation of using kilogram-force per square millimeter?

It is not recognized in engineering literature

It is a non-SI unit less common in modern standards

It can only be used for gases

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