hectopascal [hPa] to torr [torr] Converter
Quick Reference
1 hectopascal (hPa) = 0.7500616827 torr (torr)
1 torr (torr) = 1.333223684 hectopascal (hPa)
How to Convert hectopascal to torr
1 hPa = 0.7500616827041697 torr
1 torr = 1.3332236842105263 hPa
To convert hectopascal to torr, divide the value by 1.333223684 (equivalently, multiply by 0.7500616827). To convert torr back to hectopascal, multiply by 1.333223684.
Example: convert 10 hPa to torr:
10 hPa = 10 x 0.7500616827041697 = 7.500616827041697 torr
hectopascal
Definition: The hectopascal (symbol: hPa) is a multiple of the pascal, which is the SI unit of pressure. One hPa is equal to 100 pascals.
History/origin: The hectopascal was introduced as a replacement for the millibar (mbar) in meteorology. The change was intended to promote the use of SI units.
Current use: Hectopascals are primarily used in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure. 1 hPa is equivalent to 1 mbar, which was previously the standard unit for atmospheric pressure.
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.
hectopascal to torr Conversion Table
| hectopascal [hPa] | torr [torr] |
|---|---|
| 1 hPa | 0.7500616827041697 torr |
| 2 hPa | 1.5001233654083395 torr |
| 5 hPa | 3.7503084135208486 torr |
| 10 hPa | 7.500616827041697 torr |
| 20 hPa | 15.001233654083395 torr |
| 50 hPa | 37.50308413520849 torr |
| 100 hPa | 75.00616827041698 torr |
| 200 hPa | 150.01233654083396 torr |
| 500 hPa | 375.03084135208485 torr |
| 1000 hPa | 750.0616827041697 torr |
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