At 05:13 PM 9/7/01 -0700, Matt Gewain wrote:
One atmosphere of pressure is equal to 14.7 PSI and equal to 29.92 in of Hg.
So (18 /29.92) * 14.7= 8.84 PSI
Generally dividing by 2 is close enough.
Definitions of standard atmosphere -- OK.
Unit conversion OK, but concept missing.
Close enough?!?!?
See below
Matt Olsen wrote:
snip.
Atmospheric pressure at sea level will support a column of mercury
approximately 29.92 inches high, as in a barometer. The actual height of
mercury depends on weather conditions and decreases with altitude.
I think we all know this. I continue to
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