Convert megapascal to torr
Please provide values below to convert megapascal [MPa] to torr [Torr], or Convert torr to megapascal.
1 MPa = 7500.61685073 Torr. To convert megapascal to torr, multiply the value by 7500.61685073; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Torr = 0.000133322368 MPa). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 MPa = 7500.61685073 Torr
- 1 Torr = 0.000133322368 MPa
- 10 MPa = 75006.1685073 Torr
- 100 MPa = 750061.685073 Torr
How to Convert Megapascal to Torr
1 MPa = 7500.6168507298 Torr
Example: convert 15 MPa to Torr:
15 MPa = 15 × 7500.6168507298 Torr = 112509.252760947 Torr
Megapascal to Torr Conversion Table
| megapascal | torr |
|---|---|
| 1 MPa | 7500.61685073 Torr |
| 2 MPa | 15001.2337015 Torr |
| 3 MPa | 22501.8505522 Torr |
| 5 MPa | 37503.0842536 Torr |
| 10 MPa | 75006.1685073 Torr |
| 20 MPa | 150012.337015 Torr |
| 50 MPa | 375030.842536 Torr |
| 100 MPa | 750061.685073 Torr |
| 500 MPa | 3750308.42536 Torr |
| 1000 MPa | 7500616.85073 Torr |
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.
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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.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 megapascal in torr?
1 megapascal (MPa) = 7500.61685073 torr (Torr).
How do you convert megapascal to torr?
Multiply the megapascal value by 7500.61685073. For example, 25 MPa × 7500.61685073 = 187515.421268 Torr.
What is 10 megapascal in torr?
10 MPa = 75006.1685073 Torr.
Which unit is larger, the megapascal or the torr?
The megapascal is the larger unit: 1 MPa = 7500.61685073 Torr.