Converting from Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) to Foot of Mercury (ftHg) in Pressure

What is Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0)

Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) is a unit of pressure that represents the pressure exerted by a column of water 1 millimeter high at a specified temperature. It is commonly used in meteorology and fluid mechanics.

What is Foot of Mercury (ftHg)

Foot of Mercury (ftHg) is a unit of pressure that represents the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 1 foot high at a specified temperature. It is often used in barometric pressure measurements and in calculating blood pressure.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) to Foot of Mercury (ftHg), you can use the following formula:

ftHg=mmH₂0×0.0002413252

To convert from Foot of Mercury (ftHg) to Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0), the formula is:

mmH₂0=ftHg×4143.787

Examples

1. Converting 5 mmH₂0 to ftHg:

5 mmH₂0=5×0.0002413252=0.001206626 ftHg

2. Converting 13 ftHg to mmH₂0:

13 ftHg=13×4143.787=53869.23 mmH₂0

3. Converting 3 mmH₂0 to ftHg:

3 mmH₂0=3×0.0002413252=0.0007239755 ftHg

Conclusion

Use this guide to easily convert between Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) and Foot of Mercury (ftHg) in pressure measurements.