torr [torr] to pound per square inch [psi] Converter
torr
psi
How to Convert torr to pound per square inchpound per square inch
1 torr = 0.019336767111886182 psi
1 psi = 51.714952877790346 torr
Example: convert 1 torr to psi:
1 torr = 1 x 0.019336767111886182 = 0.019336767111886182 psi
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
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 to pound per square inch Conversion Table
torr [torr] | pound per square inch [psi] |
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0.01 torr | 0.00019336767111886183 psi |
0.1 torr | 0.0019336767111886187 psi |
1 torr | 0.019336767111886182 psi |
10 torr | 0.19336767111886183 psi |
50 torr | 0.9668383555943091 psi |
100 torr | 1.9336767111886182 psi |
1000 torr | 19.336767111886182 psi |
10000 torr | 193.36767111886184 psi |
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