Convert Pound per square inch to Millimeter of mercury

One psi equals 51.7149252 mmHg. This converter allows you to easily convert between Pound per square inch and Millimeter of mercury in real time.

Formula

psi × 51.7149252 = mmHg

Example: 1 psi = 51.7149252 mmHg

What is Pound per square inch?

The pound per square inch is a unit of pressure expressing force in pounds-force applied to an area of one square inch. It is widely used in the United States and United Kingdom. Car tire pressure in the US is typically 30 to 35 psi, and industrial compressed air systems commonly operate at 90 to 150 psi. Fire sprinkler systems, natural gas pipelines, and hydraulic tools all use psi ratings. One psi equals approximately 6,895 pascals.

What is Millimeter of mercury?

The millimeter of mercury is a unit of pressure based on the height of a mercury column, equal to approximately 133.3 pascals. It is the universal standard for reporting blood pressure in medicine: normal blood pressure is below 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic. The unit originates from Torricelli's 1643 experiment, which showed that atmospheric pressure supports a mercury column of about 760 mm. One mmHg is nearly identical to one torr.