Inch of mercury (inHg)
Used in US aviation altimeters and barometers.
Result
1 inch of mercury = 3.386389 kilopascals
Inch of mercury at a glance
| Unit name | Inch of mercury (plural: inches of mercury) |
|---|---|
| Symbol | inHg |
| Quantity measured | Pressure |
| Measurement system | US customary |
| Also known as | in hg, inches of mercury |
| Definition exact? | No — factor is rounded |
1 inch of mercury in other pressure units
| Unit | 1 inHg equals |
|---|---|
| Pascal | 3,386.389 Pa |
| Hectopascal | 33.86389 hPa |
| Kilopascal | 3.386389 kPa |
| Megapascal | 0.003386389 MPa |
| Bar | 0.03386389 bar |
| Millibar | 33.86389 mbar |
| Pound per square inch | 0.4911542 psi |
| Standard atmosphere | 0.033421061 atm |
| Torr | 25.4000063 Torr |
| Millimeter of mercury | 25.4000027 mmHg |
| Dyne per square centimeter | 33,863.89 dyn/cm² |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a inch of mercury?
- Used in US aviation altimeters and barometers.
- What is the symbol for the inch of mercury?
- The symbol for the inch of mercury is inHg. It measures pressure.
- How many kilopascals are in a inch of mercury?
- 1 inch of mercury = 3.386389 kilopascals.
- How many bars are in a inch of mercury?
- 1 inch of mercury = 0.03386389 bars.
- How many pounds per square inch are in a inch of mercury?
- 1 inch of mercury = 0.4911542 pounds per square inch.