Convert torr to microbar
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to microbar [µbar], or Convert microbar to torr.
1 Torr = 1333.22368 µbar. To convert torr to microbar, multiply the value by 1333.22368; to go the other way, divide by it (1 µbar = 0.000750061685073 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 = 1333.22368 µbar
- 1 µbar = 0.000750061685073 Torr
- 10 Torr = 13332.2368 µbar
- 100 Torr = 133322.368 µbar
How to Convert Torr to Microbar
1 Torr = 1333.22368 µbar
Example: convert 15 Torr to µbar:
15 Torr = 15 × 1333.22368 µbar = 19998.3552 µbar
Torr to Microbar Conversion Table
| torr | microbar |
|---|---|
| 1 Torr | 1333.22368 µbar |
| 2 Torr | 2666.44736 µbar |
| 3 Torr | 3999.67104 µbar |
| 5 Torr | 6666.1184 µbar |
| 10 Torr | 13332.2368 µbar |
| 20 Torr | 26664.4736 µbar |
| 50 Torr | 66661.184 µbar |
| 100 Torr | 133322.368 µbar |
| 500 Torr | 666611.84 µbar |
| 1000 Torr | 1333223.68 µbar |
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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Microbar
A microbar (µbar) is a unit of pressure equal to one millionth of a bar, where 1 bar equals 100,000 pascals.
History/Origin
The microbar was introduced as a subunit of the bar to measure very low pressures, particularly in meteorology and vacuum technology, gaining usage in the 20th century as precision pressure measurements became more common.
Current Use
Today, the microbar is used primarily in meteorology for measuring atmospheric pressure variations and in scientific research requiring precise low-pressure measurements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 torr in microbar?
1 torr (Torr) = 1333.22368 microbar (µbar).
How do you convert torr to microbar?
Multiply the torr value by 1333.22368. For example, 25 Torr × 1333.22368 = 33330.592 µbar.
What is 10 torr in microbar?
10 Torr = 13332.2368 µbar.
Which unit is larger, the torr or the microbar?
The torr is the larger unit: 1 Torr = 1333.22368 µbar.