kilopascal [kPa] to torr [torr] Converter

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How to Convert kilopascal to torrtorr

1 kPa = 7.500616827041697 torr
1 torr = 0.13332236842105263 kPa

Example: convert 57 kPa to torr:
57 kPa = 57 x 7.500616827041697 = 427.53515914137677 torr

kilopascal

Definition: The kilopascal (symbol: kPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure and stress. One kPa is equal to 1000 pascals.

History/origin: Like the pascal, the kilopascal's origin is tied to the development of SI units. It provides a more convenient scale for expressing pressures larger than a single pascal.

Current use: Kilopascals are widely used in engineering, construction, and meteorology for measuring air pressure, fluid pressure, and mechanical stress.

torr

Definition: The torr (symbol: Torr) is a unit of pressure defined as 1/760 of a standard atmosphere. It is named after Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist and mathematician.

History/origin: The torr is based on the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 1 millimeter high. It was originally defined in relation to the height of a mercury barometer.

Current use: The torr is used in vacuum technology, pressure measurement of low-pressure systems, and some areas of scientific research.

kilopascal to torr Conversion Table

kilopascal [kPa]torr [torr]
0.01 kPa0.07500616827041698 torr
0.1 kPa0.7500616827041697 torr
1 kPa7.500616827041697 torr
10 kPa75.00616827041698 torr
50 kPa375.03084135208485 torr
100 kPa750.0616827041697 torr
1000 kPa7500.616827041697 torr
10000 kPa75006.16827041698 torr

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