Convert gigapascal to torr
Please provide values below to convert gigapascal [GPa] to torr [Torr], or Convert torr to gigapascal.
1 GPa = 7500616.85073 Torr. To convert gigapascal to torr, multiply the value by 7500616.85073; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Torr = 1.33322368e-07 GPa). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 GPa = 7500616.85073 Torr
- 1 Torr = 1.33322368e-07 GPa
- 10 GPa = 75006168.5073 Torr
- 100 GPa = 750061685.073 Torr
How to Convert Gigapascal to Torr
1 GPa = 7500616.8507298 Torr
Example: convert 15 GPa to Torr:
15 GPa = 15 × 7500616.8507298 Torr = 112509252.760947 Torr
Gigapascal to Torr Conversion Table
| gigapascal | torr |
|---|---|
| 1 GPa | 7500616.85073 Torr |
| 2 GPa | 15001233.7015 Torr |
| 3 GPa | 22501850.5522 Torr |
| 5 GPa | 37503084.2536 Torr |
| 10 GPa | 75006168.5073 Torr |
| 20 GPa | 150012337.015 Torr |
| 50 GPa | 375030842.536 Torr |
| 100 GPa | 750061685.073 Torr |
| 500 GPa | 3750308425.36 Torr |
| 1000 GPa | 7500616850.73 Torr |
Gigapascal
A gigapascal (GPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one billion pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The gigapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to measure high-pressure phenomena, especially in materials science and geophysics, as a larger unit than the pascal for convenience.
Current Use
GPa is commonly used to quantify stress, pressure in geological formations, material strength, and high-pressure physics applications.
Torr
The torr is a unit of pressure defined as 1 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) at standard gravity and temperature, approximately equal to 133.322 pascals.
History/Origin
The torr was introduced by Evangelista Torricelli in 1644, based on his experiments with mercury barometers, as a unit to measure atmospheric pressure. It was historically used in meteorology and physics before the adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Today, the torr is primarily used in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gigapascal in torr?
1 gigapascal (GPa) = 7500616.85073 torr (Torr).
How do you convert gigapascal to torr?
Multiply the gigapascal value by 7500616.85073. For example, 25 GPa × 7500616.85073 = 187515421.268 Torr.
What is 10 gigapascal in torr?
10 GPa = 75006168.5073 Torr.
Which unit is larger, the gigapascal or the torr?
The gigapascal is the larger unit: 1 GPa = 7500616.85073 Torr.