Convert kilogram-force/square meter to torr
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to torr [Torr], or Convert torr to kilogram-force/square meter.
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.0735559242392 Torr. To convert kilogram-force/square meter to torr, multiply the value by 0.0735559242392; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Torr = 13.5950980202 kgf/m^2). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 kgf/m^2 = 0.0735559242392 Torr
- 1 Torr = 13.5950980202 kgf/m^2
- 10 kgf/m^2 = 0.735559242392 Torr
- 100 kgf/m^2 = 7.35559242392 Torr
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Torr
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.0735559242392094 Torr
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to Torr:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 0.0735559242392094 Torr = 1.10333886358814 Torr
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Torr Conversion Table
| kilogram-force/square meter | torr |
|---|---|
| 1 kgf/m^2 | 0.0735559242392 Torr |
| 2 kgf/m^2 | 0.147111848478 Torr |
| 3 kgf/m^2 | 0.220667772718 Torr |
| 5 kgf/m^2 | 0.367779621196 Torr |
| 10 kgf/m^2 | 0.735559242392 Torr |
| 20 kgf/m^2 | 1.47111848478 Torr |
| 50 kgf/m^2 | 3.67779621196 Torr |
| 100 kgf/m^2 | 7.35559242392 Torr |
| 500 kgf/m^2 | 36.7779621196 Torr |
| 1000 kgf/m^2 | 73.5559242392 Torr |
Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
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 kilogram-force/square meter in torr?
1 kilogram-force/square meter (kgf/m^2) = 0.0735559242392 torr (Torr).
How do you convert kilogram-force/square meter to torr?
Multiply the kilogram-force/square meter value by 0.0735559242392. For example, 25 kgf/m^2 × 0.0735559242392 = 1.83889810598 Torr.
What is 10 kilogram-force/square meter in torr?
10 kgf/m^2 = 0.735559242392 Torr.
Which unit is larger, the kilogram-force/square meter or the torr?
The torr is the larger unit: 1 kgf/m^2 equals only 0.0735559242392 Torr.