Convert torr to ton-force (short)/sq. inch
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to ton-force (short)/sq. inch [tonf (US)/in^2], or Convert ton-force (short)/sq. inch to torr.
1 Torr = 9.66838732201e-06 tonf (US)/in^2. To convert torr to ton-force (short)/sq. inch, multiply the value by 9.66838732201e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 103429.865467 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 = 9.66838732201e-06 tonf (US)/in^2
- 1 tonf (US)/in^2 = 103429.865467 Torr
- 10 Torr = 9.66838732201e-05 tonf (US)/in^2
- 100 Torr = 0.000966838732201 tonf (US)/in^2
How to Convert Torr to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch
1 Torr = 9.66838732201331e-06 tonf (US)/in^2
Example: convert 15 Torr to tonf (US)/in^2:
15 Torr = 15 × 9.66838732201331e-06 tonf (US)/in^2 = 0.0001450258098302 tonf (US)/in^2
Torr to Ton-Force (Short)/sq. Inch Conversion Table
| torr | ton-force (short)/sq. inch |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 9.66838732201e-06 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 2 Torr | 1.9336774644e-05 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 3 Torr | 2.9005161966e-05 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 5 Torr | 4.83419366101e-05 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 10 Torr | 9.66838732201e-05 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 20 Torr | 0.00019336774644 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 50 Torr | 0.000483419366101 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 100 Torr | 0.000966838732201 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 500 Torr | 0.00483419366101 tonf (US)/in^2 |
| 1000 Torr | 0.00966838732201 tonf (US)/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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.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 (Short)/sq. Inch
Ton-force per square inch (tonf/in^2) 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 per square inch originated from the use of the ton-force as a unit of force in the Imperial system, primarily for measuring pressure in engineering and industrial contexts. It has been used historically in fields such as material testing and hydraulic systems.
Current Use
Today, ton-force per square inch is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by the more standard unit of pressure, the pound per square inch (psi). It may still appear in legacy documents or specific industrial applications where imperial units are preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
1 torr (Torr) = 9.66838732201e-06 ton-force (short)/sq. inch (tonf (US)/in^2).
How do you convert torr to ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
Multiply the torr value by 9.66838732201e-06. For example, 25 Torr × 9.66838732201e-06 = 0.00024170968305 tonf (US)/in^2.
What is 10 torr in ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
10 Torr = 9.66838732201e-05 tonf (US)/in^2.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the ton-force (short)/sq. inch?
The ton-force (short)/sq. inch is the larger unit: 1 Torr equals only 9.66838732201e-06 tonf (US)/in^2.