Convert torr to kilogram-force/square meter
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2], or Convert kilogram-force/square meter to torr.
1 Torr = 13.5950980202 kgf/m^2. To convert torr to kilogram-force/square meter, multiply the value by 13.5950980202; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf/m^2 = 0.0735559242392 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 = 13.5950980202 kgf/m^2
- 1 kgf/m^2 = 0.0735559242392 Torr
- 10 Torr = 135.950980202 kgf/m^2
- 100 Torr = 1359.50980202 kgf/m^2
How to Convert Torr to Kilogram-Force/square Meter
1 Torr = 13.595098020221 kgf/m^2
Example: convert 15 Torr to kgf/m^2:
15 Torr = 15 × 13.595098020221 kgf/m^2 = 203.926470303315 kgf/m^2
Torr to Kilogram-Force/square Meter Conversion Table
| torr | kilogram-force/square meter |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 13.5950980202 kgf/m^2 |
| 2 Torr | 27.1901960404 kgf/m^2 |
| 3 Torr | 40.7852940607 kgf/m^2 |
| 5 Torr | 67.9754901011 kgf/m^2 |
| 10 Torr | 135.950980202 kgf/m^2 |
| 20 Torr | 271.901960404 kgf/m^2 |
| 50 Torr | 679.754901011 kgf/m^2 |
| 100 Torr | 1359.50980202 kgf/m^2 |
| 500 Torr | 6797.54901011 kgf/m^2 |
| 1000 Torr | 13595.0980202 kgf/m^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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in kilogram-force/square meter?
1 torr (Torr) = 13.5950980202 kilogram-force/square meter (kgf/m^2).
How do you convert torr to kilogram-force/square meter?
Multiply the torr value by 13.5950980202. For example, 25 Torr × 13.5950980202 = 339.877450506 kgf/m^2.
What is 10 torr in kilogram-force/square meter?
10 Torr = 135.950980202 kgf/m^2.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the kilogram-force/square meter?
The torr is the larger unit: 1 Torr = 13.5950980202 kgf/m^2.