Convert torr to centipascal
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to centipascal [cPa], or Convert centipascal to torr.
1 Torr = 13332.2368 cPa. To convert torr to centipascal, multiply the value by 13332.2368; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cPa = 7.50061685073e-05 Torr). Both units measure pressure and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 Torr = 13332.2368 cPa
- 1 cPa = 7.50061685073e-05 Torr
- 10 Torr = 133322.368 cPa
- 100 Torr = 1333223.68 cPa
How to Convert Torr to Centipascal
1 Torr = 13332.2368 cPa
Example: convert 15 Torr to cPa:
15 Torr = 15 × 13332.2368 cPa = 199983.552 cPa
Torr to Centipascal Conversion Table
| torr | centipascal |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 13332.2368 cPa |
| 2 Torr | 26664.4736 cPa |
| 3 Torr | 39996.7104 cPa |
| 5 Torr | 66661.184 cPa |
| 10 Torr | 133322.368 cPa |
| 20 Torr | 266644.736 cPa |
| 50 Torr | 666611.84 cPa |
| 100 Torr | 1333223.68 cPa |
| 500 Torr | 6666118.4 cPa |
| 1000 Torr | 13332236.8 cPa |
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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Centipascal
The centipascal (cPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one hundredth of a pascal, where 1 pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure defined as one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The centipascal was introduced as a smaller unit of pressure for more precise measurements, particularly in scientific and engineering contexts, although it is not widely used in practice. It derives from the pascal, the SI base unit established in 1960.
Current Use
The centipascal is rarely used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific literature or calibration contexts where fine pressure distinctions are necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in centipascal?
1 torr (Torr) = 13332.2368 centipascal (cPa).
How do you convert torr to centipascal?
Multiply the torr value by 13332.2368. For example, 25 Torr × 13332.2368 = 333305.92 cPa.
What is 10 torr in centipascal?
10 Torr = 133322.368 cPa.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the centipascal?
The torr is the larger unit: 1 Torr = 13332.2368 cPa.