What does inch mercury (32°F) measure?

Inch mercury (32°F) is a manometric pressure unit defined by the pressure exerted by a one-inch column of mercury at 32°F under standard gravity.

Why convert inch mercury to kilopascal?

Converting to kilopascal expresses pressure in standardized SI units, making it suitable for scientific, engineering, and international uses.

Where is inch mercury commonly used?

It is commonly used in the United States for meteorology, aviation, HVAC, refrigeration, and automotive diagnostics.

How to Convert from Inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to Kilopascal [kPa]

Convert pressure values from inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to kilopascal [kPa] easily with this online converter tool. Learn about both units and practical uses in meteorology, engineering, and HVAC.

Inch mercury (32°F) [inHg]

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Inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to Kilopascal [kPa] Conversion Table

Inch mercury (32°F) [inHg]	Kilopascal [kPa]

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Inch mercury (32°F) [inHg] to Kilopascal [kPa] Conversion Table
Inch mercury (32°F) [inHg]	Kilopascal [kPa]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms pressure measurements given in inch mercury (32°F) into equivalent values in kilopascals. It facilitates expressing manometric and atmospheric pressures using the standardized SI unit kilopascal, suitable for scientific, engineering, and international applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value measured in inch mercury (32°F)
Select inch mercury (32°F) as the source unit and kilopascal as the target unit
Click the convert button to get the corresponding kilopascal value

Key Features

Supports conversion from inch mercury (32°F) to kilopascal with a precise conversion rate
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick pressure unit transformations
Ideal for meteorology, aviation, HVAC, refrigeration, and automotive diagnostic contexts

Examples

5 inHg converts to approximately 16.9319 kPa
10 inHg converts to approximately 33.8638 kPa

Common Use Cases

Reporting atmospheric and altimeter settings in meteorology and aviation
Measuring vacuum levels in HVAC, refrigeration, and laboratory vacuum systems
Diagnosing engine intake-manifold vacuum in automotive applications
Specifying pressures for pneumatic and hydraulic system designs
Performing laboratory material testing with standardized pressure units

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm the temperature context for inch mercury values, as it is defined at 32°F
Use this tool to convert to kilopascal for consistent SI unit reporting internationally
Verify pressure values especially when applied to high-accuracy engineering or scientific work

Limitations

Inch mercury unit depends on mercury density at 32°F and standard gravity; variations affect accuracy
Kilopascal unit requires precise conversion for applications needing high accuracy
Inch mercury is mainly used in the United States; international contexts generally prefer kilopascal

Frequently Asked Questions

What does inch mercury (32°F) measure?: Inch mercury (32°F) is a manometric pressure unit defined by the pressure exerted by a one-inch column of mercury at 32°F under standard gravity.
Why convert inch mercury to kilopascal?: Converting to kilopascal expresses pressure in standardized SI units, making it suitable for scientific, engineering, and international uses.
Where is inch mercury commonly used?: It is commonly used in the United States for meteorology, aviation, HVAC, refrigeration, and automotive diagnostics.

Key Terminology

Inch mercury (32°F) [inHg]: A pressure unit defined by the pressure exerted by a one-inch tall column of mercury at 32°F under standard gravity.
Kilopascal [kPa]: A derived SI unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals, commonly used to express everyday pressure ranges in engineering and meteorology.
Pressure: Force applied per unit area, measured in various units including inHg and kPa.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does this tool convert from?

Kilopascal [kPa]

Inch mercury (32°F) [inHg]

Pascal [Pa]

Which field commonly uses inch mercury for pressure?

Automotive diagnostics

Nuclear physics

Biology research

What is the equivalent of 1 inHg in kilopascal?

3.38638 kPa

101.325 kPa

0.101325 kPa

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