der mmHg
Translation
mmHg, millimetre of mercury
Examples
Der Blutdruck ist 120 zu 80 mmHg.
The blood pressure is 120 over 80 mmHg.
Der normale atmosphärische Druck beträgt 760 mmHg.
The normal atmospheric pressure is 760 mmHg.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) mmHg The pressure is 120 mmHg.
Similar Words
Pascal, bar, Torr
Etymology
Abbreviation for the German 'Millimeter Quecksilbersäule' (millimetre of mercury). Hg is the chemical symbol for mercury.
Memory Tips
Imagine an old thermometer with mercury (Hg) and a ruler in millimetres (mm) to 'measure' the pressure.