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pound per square inch [psi] to torr [torr] Converter

Quick Reference

1 pound per square inch (psi) = 51.71495288 torr (torr)

1 torr (torr) = 0.01933676711 pound per square inch (psi)

How to Convert pound per square inch to torr

1 psi = 51.71495288 torr
1 torr = 0.01933676711 psi

To convert pound per square inch to torr, multiply the value by 51.71495288. To convert torr back to pound per square inch, divide by 51.71495288.

Example: convert 10 psi to torr:
10 psi = 10 x 51.71495288 = 517.1495288 torr

↔ Convert torr to pound per square inch

pound per square inch

Definition: Pound per square inch (symbol: psi or lbf/in²) is a unit of pressure in the imperial and US customary systems. It is defined as the pressure resulting from a force of one pound-force applied to an area of one square inch.

History/origin: The pound per square inch is rooted in the English system of units. Its widespread use grew with the development of steam engines and other technologies requiring pressure measurements.

Current use: psi is commonly used in the United States for measuring tire pressure, hydraulic pressure, steam pressure, and the pressure of compressed gases. It's prevalent in automotive, manufacturing, and various engineering applications.

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.

pound per square inch to torr Conversion Table

pound per square inch [psi]torr [torr]
1 psi51.71495288 torr
2 psi103.4299058 torr
5 psi258.5747644 torr
10 psi517.1495288 torr
20 psi1034.299058 torr
50 psi2585.747644 torr
100 psi5171.495288 torr
200 psi10342.99058 torr
500 psi25857.47644 torr
1000 psi51714.95288 torr

Common pound per square inch to torr conversions

  • 1 psi = 51.714953 torr
  • 2 psi = 103.429906 torr
  • 3 psi = 155.144859 torr
  • 4 psi = 206.859812 torr
  • 5 psi = 258.574764 torr
  • 6 psi = 310.289717 torr
  • 7 psi = 362.00467 torr
  • 8 psi = 413.719623 torr
  • 9 psi = 465.434576 torr
  • 10 psi = 517.149529 torr
  • 12 psi = 620.579435 torr
  • 15 psi = 775.724293 torr
  • 20 psi = 1,034.299058 torr
  • 25 psi = 1,292.873822 torr
  • 30 psi = 1,551.448586 torr
  • 40 psi = 2,068.598115 torr
  • 50 psi = 2,585.747644 torr
  • 60 psi = 3,102.897173 torr
  • 75 psi = 3,878.621466 torr
  • 100 psi = 5,171.495288 torr
  • 150 psi = 7,757.242932 torr
  • 200 psi = 10,342.990576 torr
  • 250 psi = 12,928.738219 torr
  • 300 psi = 15,514.485863 torr
  • 500 psi = 25,857.476439 torr
  • 750 psi = 38,786.214658 torr
  • 1,000 psi = 51,714.952878 torr

Common pairs of Pressure

pound per square inch [psi] to torr [torr] Converter

What is 1 psi in torr?
1 pound per square inch (psi) equals 51.714953 torr, and 1 torr equals 0.01933676711 psi.
How do I convert pound per square inch to torr?
Multiply by 51.714953: 10 psi × 51.714953 = 517.149529 torr. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 psi in torr?
100 psi = 5,171.495288 torr. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a pound per square inch bigger than a torr?
Yes. 1 psi = 51.714953 torr, so the same quantity becomes a larger number when written in torr.
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