Converting from Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) to Pound Per Square Inch (psi) in Pressure

What is Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg)

Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) is a unit of pressure used in the metric system. It represents the height of a column of mercury that balances the pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level.

What is Pound Per Square Inch (psi)

Pound Per Square Inch (psi) is a unit of pressure commonly used in the United States and other countries following the imperial system. It is the pressure resulting from a force of one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.

Conversion Formulas

To convert Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) to Pound Per Square Inch (psi), you can use the following conversion formulas:

• 1 mmHg=0.01933678 psi

• 1 psi=51.71492 mmHg

Examples

1. Convert 9 mmHg to psi:

9 mmHg=9×0.01933678=0.174031 psi

2. Convert 15 psi to mmHg:

15 psi=15×51.71492=775.7238 mmHg

3. Convert 12 mmHg to psi:

12 mmHg=12×0.01933678=0.2320414 psi

Conclusion

Use these conversion formulas and examples to easily convert between Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) and Pound Per Square Inch (psi) in pressure calculations.