Convert Torr to Kilopascals (kPa)
Enter a value below to convert Torr to Kilopascals (kPa).
Conversion:
1 Torr = 0.133322 Kilopascals (kPa)
How to Convert Torr to Kilopascals (kPa)
1 torr = 0.133322 kpa
1 kpa = 7.5006375542 torr
Example: convert 15 Torr to Kilopascals (kPa):
25 torr = 3.33305 kpa
Torr to Kilopascals (kPa) Conversion Table
| Torr | Kilopascals (kPa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 torr | 0.00133322 kpa |
| 0.1 torr | 0.0133322 kpa |
| 1 torr | 0.133322 kpa |
| 2 torr | 0.266644 kpa |
| 3 torr | 0.399966 kpa |
| 5 torr | 0.66661 kpa |
| 10 torr | 1.33322 kpa |
| 20 torr | 2.66644 kpa |
| 50 torr | 6.6661 kpa |
| 100 torr | 13.3322 kpa |
| 1000 torr | 133.322 kpa |
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.
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.