Convert torr to megapascal
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to megapascal [MPa], or Convert megapascal to torr.
1 Torr = 0.000133322368 MPa. To convert torr to megapascal, multiply the value by 0.000133322368; to go the other way, divide by it (1 MPa = 7500.61685073 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 = 0.000133322368 MPa
- 1 MPa = 7500.61685073 Torr
- 10 Torr = 0.00133322368 MPa
- 100 Torr = 0.0133322368 MPa
How to Convert Torr to Megapascal
1 Torr = 0.000133322368 MPa
Example: convert 15 Torr to MPa:
15 Torr = 15 × 0.000133322368 MPa = 0.00199983552 MPa
Torr to Megapascal Conversion Table
| torr | megapascal |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 0.000133322368 MPa |
| 2 Torr | 0.000266644736 MPa |
| 3 Torr | 0.000399967104 MPa |
| 5 Torr | 0.00066661184 MPa |
| 10 Torr | 0.00133322368 MPa |
| 20 Torr | 0.00266644736 MPa |
| 50 Torr | 0.0066661184 MPa |
| 100 Torr | 0.0133322368 MPa |
| 500 Torr | 0.066661184 MPa |
| 1000 Torr | 0.133322368 MPa |
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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Megapascal
The megapascal (MPa) is a unit of pressure equal to one million pascals, where one pascal (Pa) is the pressure exerted by a force of one newton per square meter.
History/Origin
The megapascal was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring high pressures, especially in engineering and scientific applications, replacing larger units like the bar in many contexts.
Current Use
The MPa is widely used today in engineering, material science, and industrial applications to specify pressures in fields such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and structural engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in megapascal?
1 torr (Torr) = 0.000133322368 megapascal (MPa).
How do you convert torr to megapascal?
Multiply the torr value by 0.000133322368. For example, 25 Torr × 0.000133322368 = 0.0033330592 MPa.
What is 10 torr in megapascal?
10 Torr = 0.00133322368 MPa.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the megapascal?
The megapascal is the larger unit: 1 Torr equals only 0.000133322368 MPa.