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Converting 150 PSI To mm Hg

The tires on a particular road-bike can handle a pressure of 150. psi. What is this pressure in mm Hg?

A. 1420 mm Hg
B. 760 mm Hg
C. 10.2 mm Hg
D. 3810 mm Hg
E. 7760 mm Hg



pressure conversion

1 psi (pressure per square inch) = 51.7149 mm Hg

150. psi
51.7149 mm Hg / 1 psi
= 7757.235 mm Hg

The pressure is 7760 mm Hg
The correct option is E