Convert torr to decipascal
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to decipascal [dPa], or Convert decipascal to torr.
1 Torr = 1333.22368 dPa. To convert torr to decipascal, multiply the value by 1333.22368; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dPa = 0.000750061685073 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 = 1333.22368 dPa
- 1 dPa = 0.000750061685073 Torr
- 10 Torr = 13332.2368 dPa
- 100 Torr = 133322.368 dPa
How to Convert Torr to Decipascal
1 Torr = 1333.22368 dPa
Example: convert 15 Torr to dPa:
15 Torr = 15 × 1333.22368 dPa = 19998.3552 dPa
Torr to Decipascal Conversion Table
| torr | decipascal |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 1333.22368 dPa |
| 2 Torr | 2666.44736 dPa |
| 3 Torr | 3999.67104 dPa |
| 5 Torr | 6666.1184 dPa |
| 10 Torr | 13332.2368 dPa |
| 20 Torr | 26664.4736 dPa |
| 50 Torr | 66661.184 dPa |
| 100 Torr | 133322.368 dPa |
| 500 Torr | 666611.84 dPa |
| 1000 Torr | 1333223.68 dPa |
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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Decipascal
The decipascal (dPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one-tenth of a pascal, where 1 dPa = 0.1 Pa.
History/Origin
The decipascal was introduced as a metric unit to provide finer measurement options within the pressure unit system, though it is rarely used in practice due to the widespread adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
The decipascal is seldom used in modern applications; pressure measurements typically utilize pascals or larger units such as kilopascals. It may appear in specialized scientific contexts or educational settings for illustrative purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in decipascal?
1 torr (Torr) = 1333.22368 decipascal (dPa).
How do you convert torr to decipascal?
Multiply the torr value by 1333.22368. For example, 25 Torr × 1333.22368 = 33330.592 dPa.
What is 10 torr in decipascal?
10 Torr = 13332.2368 dPa.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the decipascal?
The torr is the larger unit: 1 Torr = 1333.22368 dPa.