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Inch of mercury to pounds-force per square inch Conversion
1 inch of mercury (inHg) is equal to 0.4911541475 pounds-force per square inch (psi).
1 inHg = 0.4911541475 psi
or
1 psi = 2.036020677 inHg
Formula
To convert a pressure from inch of mercury (inHg) to pounds-force per square inch (psi), divide the pressure in inch of mercury by 2.036020677
p(psi) = p(inHg) / 2.036020677
Examples:
Convert 50 inch of mercury to pounds-force per square inch:
p(psi) = 50inHg / 2.036020677 = 24.55770737 psi
Conversion table
| Inch of mercury (inHg) | Pounds-force per square inch (psi) |
|---|---|
| 1 inHg | 0.491154147 psi |
| 2 inHg | 0.982308295 psi |
| 3 inHg | 1.473462442 psi |
| 5 inHg | 2.455770737 psi |
| 10 inHg | 4.911541475 psi |
| 20 inHg | 9.823082949 psi |
| 25 inHg | 12.278853687 psi |
| 50 inHg | 24.557707374 psi |
| 100 inHg | 49.115414747 psi |
| 250 inHg | 122.788536868 psi |
| 500 inHg | 245.577073735 psi |
| 1000 inHg | 491.15414747 psi |
| Pounds-force per square inch (psi) | Inch of mercury (inHg) |
|---|---|
| 1 psi | 2.036020677 inHg |
| 2 psi | 4.072041355 inHg |
| 3 psi | 6.108062032 inHg |
| 5 psi | 10.180103387 inHg |
| 10 psi | 20.360206773 inHg |
| 20 psi | 40.720413546 inHg |
| 25 psi | 50.900516933 inHg |
| 50 psi | 101.801033866 inHg |
| 100 psi | 203.602067732 inHg |
| 250 psi | 509.005169329 inHg |
| 500 psi | 1018.010338659 inHg |
| 1000 psi | 2036.020677318 inHg |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert inch of mercury to pounds-force per square inch?
Divide the value in inch of mercury by 2.036020677 to get the result in pounds-force per square inch. For example, 5 inHg ÷ 2.036020677 = 2.455770737 psi.
How many pounds-force per square inch are in 1 inch of mercury?
1 inch of mercury (inHg) is equal to 0.491154147 pounds-force per square inch (psi).
How do I convert pounds-force per square inch back to inch of mercury?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in pounds-force per square inch by 2.036020677 to get the result in inch of mercury.
How accurate is the inch of mercury to pounds-force per square inch conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 2.036020677 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition)
- ISO 80000-4:2019 — Quantities and units — Part 4: Mechanics
- NIST Guide to the SI, Appendix B.8: Factors for Units Listed Alphabetically (NIST SP 811, 2008 edition)
- Resolution 4 of the 10th CGPM (1954): Definition of the standard atmosphere