Convert torr to kilonewton/square meter
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to kilonewton/square meter [kN/m^2], or Convert kilonewton/square meter to torr.
1 Torr = 0.133322368 kN/m^2. To convert torr to kilonewton/square meter, multiply the value by 0.133322368; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kN/m^2 = 7.50061685073 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 = 0.133322368 kN/m^2
- 1 kN/m^2 = 7.50061685073 Torr
- 10 Torr = 1.33322368 kN/m^2
- 100 Torr = 13.3322368 kN/m^2
How to Convert Torr to Kilonewton/square Meter
1 Torr = 0.133322368 kN/m^2
Example: convert 15 Torr to kN/m^2:
15 Torr = 15 × 0.133322368 kN/m^2 = 1.99983552 kN/m^2
Torr to Kilonewton/square Meter Conversion Table
| torr | kilonewton/square meter |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 0.133322368 kN/m^2 |
| 2 Torr | 0.266644736 kN/m^2 |
| 3 Torr | 0.399967104 kN/m^2 |
| 5 Torr | 0.66661184 kN/m^2 |
| 10 Torr | 1.33322368 kN/m^2 |
| 20 Torr | 2.66644736 kN/m^2 |
| 50 Torr | 6.6661184 kN/m^2 |
| 100 Torr | 13.3322368 kN/m^2 |
| 500 Torr | 66.661184 kN/m^2 |
| 1000 Torr | 133.322368 kN/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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Kilonewton/square Meter
A kilonewton per square meter (kN/m^2) is a unit of pressure equivalent to one kilonewton of force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The kilonewton per square meter is derived from the SI units of force (newton) and area (square meter). It has been used in engineering and scientific contexts to measure pressure, especially in fields like civil and mechanical engineering, since the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, kN/m^2 is commonly used in engineering to specify stress, pressure, and load measurements, often interchangeably with the Pascal (Pa), where 1 kN/m^2 equals 1,000 Pa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in kilonewton/square meter?
1 torr (Torr) = 0.133322368 kilonewton/square meter (kN/m^2).
How do you convert torr to kilonewton/square meter?
Multiply the torr value by 0.133322368. For example, 25 Torr × 0.133322368 = 3.3330592 kN/m^2.
What is 10 torr in kilonewton/square meter?
10 Torr = 1.33322368 kN/m^2.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the kilonewton/square meter?
The kilonewton/square meter is the larger unit: 1 Torr equals only 0.133322368 kN/m^2.