Converting from Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) to Pound Per Square Foot (psf) in Pressure

What is Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg)

Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) is a unit commonly used to measure pressure, especially in applications related to weather and fluid dynamics. It represents the pressure exerted by a column of mercury that is 1 millimeter in height at standard gravity.

What is Pound Per Square Foot (psf)

Pound Per Square Foot (psf) is a unit of pressure that is equivalent to one pound-force applied to an area of one square foot. It is often used in engineering and construction applications to measure pressure exerted on surfaces.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between mmHg and psf can be calculated using the following formulas:

• To convert from mmHg to psf: psf=2.784496×mmHg

• To convert from psf to mmHg: mmHg=0.3591314×psf

Examples

1. Converting 8 mmHg to psf:

8 mmHg=22.27597 psf

2. Converting 5 psf to mmHg:

5 psf=1.795657 mmHg

3. Converting 12 mmHg to psf:

12 mmHg=33.41395 psf

Perform Conversions

These conversion formulas provide a simple way to convert between Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) and Pound Per Square Foot (psf) in pressure calculations. Whether you are working with pressure in weather forecasting, engineering, or other fields, understanding these conversions can be useful.