Convert torr to dyne/square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to dyne/square centimeter [dyn/cm^2], or Convert dyne/square centimeter to torr.
1 Torr = 1333.22368 dyn/cm^2. To convert torr to dyne/square centimeter, multiply the value by 1333.22368; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dyn/cm^2 = 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 dyn/cm^2
- 1 dyn/cm^2 = 0.000750061685073 Torr
- 10 Torr = 13332.2368 dyn/cm^2
- 100 Torr = 133322.368 dyn/cm^2
How to Convert Torr to Dyne/square Centimeter
1 Torr = 1333.22368 dyn/cm^2
Example: convert 15 Torr to dyn/cm^2:
15 Torr = 15 × 1333.22368 dyn/cm^2 = 19998.3552 dyn/cm^2
Torr to Dyne/square Centimeter Conversion Table
| torr | dyne/square centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 1333.22368 dyn/cm^2 |
| 2 Torr | 2666.44736 dyn/cm^2 |
| 3 Torr | 3999.67104 dyn/cm^2 |
| 5 Torr | 6666.1184 dyn/cm^2 |
| 10 Torr | 13332.2368 dyn/cm^2 |
| 20 Torr | 26664.4736 dyn/cm^2 |
| 50 Torr | 66661.184 dyn/cm^2 |
| 100 Torr | 133322.368 dyn/cm^2 |
| 500 Torr | 666611.84 dyn/cm^2 |
| 1000 Torr | 1333223.68 dyn/cm^2 |
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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Dyne/square Centimeter
A dyne per square centimeter (dyn/cm^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one dyne applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne is a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, introduced in the 19th century. The dyn/cm^2 has been used primarily in physics and engineering to measure pressure in CGS units before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the dyn/cm^2 is rarely used outside specialized scientific contexts; pressure is more commonly expressed in pascals (Pa) in the SI system. However, it remains relevant in certain fields like astrophysics and plasma physics where CGS units are still employed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in dyne/square centimeter?
1 torr (Torr) = 1333.22368 dyne/square centimeter (dyn/cm^2).
How do you convert torr to dyne/square centimeter?
Multiply the torr value by 1333.22368. For example, 25 Torr × 1333.22368 = 33330.592 dyn/cm^2.
What is 10 torr in dyne/square centimeter?
10 Torr = 13332.2368 dyn/cm^2.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the dyne/square centimeter?
The torr is the larger unit: 1 Torr = 1333.22368 dyn/cm^2.