Convert Atmospheres (atm) to Millimeters of Mercury (mmHg)
Converting between atmospheres (atm) and millimeters of mercury (mmHg) is essential in various fields, including science and engineering. The conversion factor is straightforward: 1 atm equals 760.002 mmHg, making it easy to switch between these two pressure units.
Conversion Formula
Reverse: atm = mmHg × 0.00131579
Conversion Examples
Atmosphere to Millimeter of Mercury Table
| Atmosphere (atm) | Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg) | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 760 | — |
| 2 | 1,520 | — |
| 3 | 2,280 | — |
| 4 | 3,040 | 3040 1/64 |
| 5 | 3,800 | 3800 1/64 |
| 6 | 4,560 | 4560 1/64 |
| 7 | 5,320 | 5320 1/64 |
| 8 | 6,080 | 6080 1/64 |
| 9 | 6,840 | 6840 1/64 |
| 10 | 7,600 | 7600 1/64 |
| 11 | 8,360 | 8360 1/64 |
| 12 | 9,120 | 9120 1/32 |
| 13 | 9,880 | 9880 1/32 |
| 14 | 10,640 | 10640 1/32 |
| 15 | 11,400 | 11400 1/32 |
| 16 | 12,160 | 12160 1/32 |
| 17 | 12,920 | 12920 1/32 |
| 18 | 13,680 | 13680 1/32 |
| 19 | 14,440 | 14440 3/64 |
| 20 | 15,200 | 15200 3/64 |
Unit Definitions
What is a Atmosphere (atm)?
An atmosphere (atm) is a unit of pressure defined as being precisely equal to 101,325 pascals. It is commonly used to represent atmospheric pressure.
History
The term 'atmosphere' originated in the 19th century and was standardized based on the pressure exerted by the Earth's atmosphere at sea level. It has since become a standard reference point in various scientific fields.
Current Use
Today, atm is widely used in meteorology, aviation, and various scientific calculations to express pressure in a way that is easy to understand.
What is a Millimeter of Mercury (mmHg)?
A millimeter of mercury (mmHg) is a unit of pressure that represents the pressure exerted by a 1 mm column of mercury at the Earth's gravity.
History
The use of mmHg dates back to the invention of the barometer in the 17th century by Evangelista Torricelli, who used mercury to measure atmospheric pressure.
Current Use
mmHg is commonly used in medicine, especially in measuring blood pressure, as well as in various scientific applications where precise pressure measurements are necessary.