What Is This Tool?
This tool converts pressure measurements from millimeter mercury (0°C), a metric unit commonly used in clinical and laboratory settings, into pound-force per square inch (psi), an imperial unit widely applied in engineering and automotive contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in millimeter mercury (0°C).
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Select pound-force per square inch as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent pressure in psi.
Key Features
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Converts pressure values between mmHg (0°C) and psi with ease.
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Supports applications in medical, laboratory, engineering, and automotive fields.
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Browser-based and simple to use with no installation required.
Examples
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Convert 10 mmHg to psi: 10 × 0.0193367213 = 0.193367213 psi.
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Convert 50 mmHg to psi: 50 × 0.0193367213 = 0.966836065 psi.
Common Use Cases
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Translating blood pressure readings from clinical instruments into psi.
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Reporting vapor or partial pressures in laboratory manometry.
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Converting moderate vacuum or barometric pressures for engineering tasks.
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Specifying pressures in automotive tires and pneumatic systems.
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Monitoring hydraulic system pressures and compressed-gas cylinder readings.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input pressure values are measured at 0°C under standard gravity for accurate conversion.
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Use this tool to facilitate cross-unit communication in diverse fields.
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Verify unit selections before conversion to prevent errors.
Limitations
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Conversions assume standard temperature (0°C) and gravity conditions for mmHg.
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Variations in temperature or gravity may cause minor inaccuracies.
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Differences in metric and imperial standards can affect precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does millimeter mercury (0°C) measure?
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It measures pressure as exerted by a 1 mm column of mercury at 0°C under standard gravity.
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Where is pound-force per square inch (psi) commonly used?
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Psi is widely used in automotive, hydraulic, and pneumatic system pressure measurements.
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Why might conversion results vary slightly?
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Because conversion assumes standard conditions; any differences in temperature or gravity can cause minor variances.
Key Terminology
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Millimeter mercury (0°C)
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A pressure unit equal to the pressure exerted by a 1 mm column of mercury at 0°C under standard gravity.
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Pound-force per square inch (psi)
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An imperial pressure unit defined as one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.
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Standard gravity
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The gravitational acceleration assumed as 9.80665 m/s², used as a reference for pressure calculations.