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

What is Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0)

Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) is a unit used to measure pressure. It represents the height that a column of water would rise in a tube due to the pressure exerted on it.

What is Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg)

Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) is another unit of pressure that indicates the height of a column of mercury measured in millimeters. It is commonly used in barometers and manometers.

Conversion Formulas

To convert between Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) and Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg), you can use the following formulas:

• For converting mmH₂0 to mmHg: mmHg=13.5951mmH₂0​

• For converting mmHg to mmH₂0: mmH₂0=mmHg×13.5951

Examples

1. Converting 13 mmH₂0 to mmHg:

mmHg=13.595113​=0.9562268

2. Converting 5 mmHg to mmH₂0:

mmH₂0=5×13.5951=67.97551

3. Converting 16 mmHg to mmH₂0:

mmH₂0=16×13.5951=217.5216

By using these conversion formulas, you can easily convert pressure measurements between Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) and Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg).

Conclusion

Use this page as a reference for converting pressure values between Millimeter of Water (mmH₂0) and Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) efficiently.