torr [torr] to kilopound per square inch [ksi] Converter
Quick Reference
1 torr (torr) = 1.9337e-5 kilopound per square inch (ksi)
1 kilopound per square inch (ksi) = 51714.95288 torr (torr)
How to Convert torr to kilopound per square inch
1 torr = 1.9337e-5 ksi
1 ksi = 51714.95288 torr
To convert torr to kilopound per square inch, divide the value by 51714.95288 (equivalently, multiply by 1.9337e-5). To convert kilopound per square inch back to torr, multiply by 51714.95288.
Example: convert 10 torr to ksi:
10 torr = 10 x 1.9337e-5 = 0.0001933676711 ksi
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.
kilopound per square inch
Definition: Kip per square inch (symbol: ksi) is a unit of pressure equal to 1,000 psi (pounds per square inch).
History/origin: The kilopound per square inch is a practical unit derived from the pound per square inch (psi) to express large pressures in a more manageable form. It simplifies calculations and reduces the number of digits needed.
Current use: ksi is used in structural engineering, material science, and other fields where large pressures or stresses are involved. It is common for describing the tensile strength and yield strength of materials such as steel and concrete.
torr to kilopound per square inch Conversion Table
| torr [torr] | kilopound per square inch [ksi] |
|---|---|
| 1 torr | 1.9337e-5 ksi |
| 2 torr | 3.8674e-5 ksi |
| 5 torr | 9.6684e-5 ksi |
| 10 torr | 0.0001933676711 ksi |
| 20 torr | 0.0003867353422 ksi |
| 50 torr | 0.0009668383556 ksi |
| 100 torr | 0.001933676711 ksi |
| 200 torr | 0.003867353422 ksi |
| 500 torr | 0.009668383556 ksi |
| 1000 torr | 0.01933676711 ksi |
Common torr to kilopound per square inch conversions
- 1 torr = 0.00001933676711 ksi
- 2 torr = 0.00003867353422 ksi
- 3 torr = 0.00005801030134 ksi
- 4 torr = 0.00007734706845 ksi
- 5 torr = 0.00009668383556 ksi
- 6 torr = 0.0001160206027 ksi
- 7 torr = 0.0001353573698 ksi
- 8 torr = 0.0001546941369 ksi
- 9 torr = 0.000174030904 ksi
- 10 torr = 0.0001933676711 ksi
- 12 torr = 0.0002320412053 ksi
- 15 torr = 0.0002900515067 ksi
- 20 torr = 0.0003867353422 ksi
- 25 torr = 0.0004834191778 ksi
- 30 torr = 0.0005801030134 ksi
- 40 torr = 0.0007734706845 ksi
- 50 torr = 0.0009668383556 ksi
- 60 torr = 0.001160206027 ksi
- 75 torr = 0.001450257533 ksi
- 100 torr = 0.001933676711 ksi
- 150 torr = 0.002900515067 ksi
- 200 torr = 0.003867353422 ksi
- 250 torr = 0.004834191778 ksi
- 300 torr = 0.005801030134 ksi
- 500 torr = 0.009668383556 ksi
- 750 torr = 0.01450257533 ksi
- 1,000 torr = 0.01933676711 ksi
Common pairs of Pressure
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