Convert torr to ton-force (long)/square inch
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to ton-force (long)/square inch [tonf (UK)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (long)/square inch to torr.
1 Torr = 8.63248867831e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2. To convert torr to ton-force (long)/square inch, multiply the value by 8.63248867831e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 115841.449351 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 = 8.63248867831e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2
- 1 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 115841.449351 Torr
- 10 Torr = 8.63248867831e-05 tonf (UK)/in^2
- 100 Torr = 0.000863248867831 tonf (UK)/in^2
How to Convert Torr to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
1 Torr = 8.63248867831211e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2
Example: convert 15 Torr to tonf (UK)/in^2:
15 Torr = 15 × 8.63248867831211e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2 = 0.000129487330174682 tonf (UK)/in^2
Torr to Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch Conversion Table
| torr | ton-force (long)/square inch |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 8.63248867831e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 2 Torr | 1.72649773566e-05 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 3 Torr | 2.58974660349e-05 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 5 Torr | 4.31624433916e-05 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 10 Torr | 8.63248867831e-05 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 20 Torr | 0.000172649773566 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 50 Torr | 0.000431624433916 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 100 Torr | 0.000863248867831 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 500 Torr | 0.00431624433916 tonf (UK)/in^2 |
| 1000 Torr | 0.00863248867831 tonf (UK)/in^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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Ton-Force (Long)/square Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in²) is a unit of pressure representing the force exerted by one ton-force distributed over an area of one square inch.
History/Origin
The ton-force (long) originated from the imperial system of units used in the UK, where it was defined as the force exerted by a long ton (2,240 pounds) under standard gravity. It has been used historically in engineering and pressure measurements but has largely been replaced by SI units.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by pascals (Pa) or pounds per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial contexts in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in ton-force (long)/square inch?
1 torr (Torr) = 8.63248867831e-06 ton-force (long)/square inch (tonf (UK)/in^2).
How do you convert torr to ton-force (long)/square inch?
Multiply the torr value by 8.63248867831e-06. For example, 25 Torr × 8.63248867831e-06 = 0.000215812216958 tonf (UK)/in^2.
What is 10 torr in ton-force (long)/square inch?
10 Torr = 8.63248867831e-05 tonf (UK)/in^2.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the ton-force (long)/square inch?
The ton-force (long)/square inch is the larger unit: 1 Torr equals only 8.63248867831e-06 tonf (UK)/in^2.