How to convert kilopascals to millimeters of mercury
To convert a measurement in kilopascals to millimeters of mercury, multiply the value by 7.500616. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the pascal.
For example, to convert 5 kPa to millimeters of mercury: 5 × 7.500616 = 37.503079 mmHg.
What is a kilopascal?
A kilopascal equals 1,000 pascals and is the most common metric unit for everyday pressures such as tire inflation. The kilopascal became widespread as metric countries standardized on SI units, replacing older units like the kilogram-force per square centimeter in engineering and automotive specifications.
Common uses of kilopascals include: Tire pressure in metric countries; Blood pressure in some clinical contexts; HVAC and building pressure specifications; Compressed air and pneumatic systems.
What is a millimeter of mercury?
A millimeter of mercury (mmHg) is a unit of pressure equal to the pressure exerted by a one-millimeter-high column of mercury, about 133.32 pascals. Derived from early mercury barometers, the mmHg is nearly identical to the torr. It remains the standard unit for blood pressure and other physiological measurements in medicine worldwide.
Common uses of millimeters of mercury include: Blood pressure readings (systolic/diastolic); Intraocular and intracranial pressure; Barometric pressure in medicine; Vacuum and gas-pressure measurement.
Kilopascals to millimeters of mercury worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 kPa = 7.500616 mmHg 5 kPa = 37.503079 mmHg 10 kPa = 75.006158 mmHg 50 kPa = 375.030788 mmHg 100 kPa = 750.061576 mmHg
Frequently asked questions
How many millimeters of mercury are in one kilopascal?
One kilopascal (kPa) equals 7.500616 millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Multiply any value in kilopascals by 7.500616 to convert to millimeters of mercury.
How do I convert kilopascals to millimeters of mercury?
Multiply the value in kilopascals by 7.500616. For example, 5 kPa × 7.500616 = 37.503079 mmHg.
How do I convert millimeters of mercury to kilopascals?
Multiply the value in millimeters of mercury by 0.133322387415, or divide by 7.500616. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the kilopascal to millimeter of mercury conversion exact?
These conversions use standard SI-derived definitions. 1 atm = 101,325 Pa and 1 psi = 6,894.757 Pa exactly by definition.
What is the formula for kilopascals to millimeters of mercury?
The formula is: mmHg = kPa × 7.500616. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the pascal.