Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Torr
Enter a value below to convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Torr.
Conversion:
1 Kilopascals (kPa) = 7.5006375542 Torr
How to Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Torr
1 kpa = 7.5006375542 torr
1 torr = 0.133322 kpa
Example: convert 15 Kilopascals (kPa) to Torr:
25 kpa = 187.51593885 torr
Kilopascals (kPa) to Torr Conversion Table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Torr |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kpa | 0.075006375542 torr |
| 0.1 kpa | 0.75006375542 torr |
| 1 kpa | 7.5006375542 torr |
| 2 kpa | 15.001275108 torr |
| 3 kpa | 22.501912663 torr |
| 5 kpa | 37.503187771 torr |
| 10 kpa | 75.006375542 torr |
| 20 kpa | 150.01275108 torr |
| 50 kpa | 375.03187771 torr |
| 100 kpa | 750.06375542 torr |
| 1000 kpa | 7500.6375542 torr |
Kilopascals (kPa)
Definition
A kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 pascals. It provides a practical scale for many common pressure measurements.
History
The kilopascal became widely used with the adoption of SI units in the 20th century. It offered a convenient alternative to the bar and atmosphere for expressing everyday pressures.
Current use
Kilopascals are commonly used for tire pressure specifications (outside the US), blood pressure in some countries, weather station atmospheric pressure reports, and industrial process pressures.
Torr
Definition
A torr is a unit of pressure equal to 1/760 of a standard atmosphere, or approximately 133.322 pascals. It is nearly equivalent to one millimeter of mercury (mmHg).
History
The torr was named after Evangelista Torricelli, the Italian physicist who invented the mercury barometer in 1644. It was defined to provide a convenient way to express vacuum and low-pressure measurements.
Current use
Torr is widely used in vacuum science, semiconductor manufacturing, and laboratory settings for measuring low pressures. It remains a standard unit in physics and materials processing.