torr to kilopound per square inch conversion

torr to kilopound per square inch conversion table

torr (torr)kilopound per square inch (ksi)
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10.00001933676711189
20.00003867353422377
30.00005801030133566
40.00007734706844754
50.00009668383555943
60.0001160206026713
70.0001353573697832
80.0001546941368951
90.000174030904007
100.0001933676711189
200.0003867353422377
300.0005801030133566
400.0007734706844754
500.0009668383555943
600.001160206026713
700.001353573697832
800.001546941368951
900.00174030904007
1000.001933676711189
10000.01933676711189

How to convert torr to kilopound per square inch?

To convert pressure from torr to kilopound per square inch (ksi), you can use the following conversion factors:

1 torr = 1/760 atm (standard atmosphere) 1 atm = 14.696 psi (pounds per square inch) 1 psi = 0.001 ksi

To find the conversion factor directly between torr and ksi:

1 torr = (1/760) atm * 14.696 psi/atm * 0.001 ksi/psi

Let's calculate this step by step:

  1. Divide by 760 to convert torr to atm: 1 torr = 1/760 atm

  2. Convert atm to psi: 1/760 atm * 14.696 psi/atm = 0.0193421 psi

  3. Convert psi to ksi: 0.0193421 psi * 0.001 ksi/psi = 0.0000193421 ksi

So, 1 torr ≈ 0.0000193421 ksi.

To summarize: 1 torr ≈ 0.0000193421 ksi

Real-World Examples for Other Quantities of Torr

  • Standard Atmospheric Pressure: At sea level, the standard atmospheric pressure is approximately 760 torr. This can be converted to other units for reference:

    • 760 torr ≈ 14.696 psi
    • 760 torr ≈ 1 atm
  • Medical Applications: Blood pressure is often measured in mmHg, which is equivalent to torr. For example, a typical healthy adult might have a systolic blood pressure around 120 mmHg (120 torr).

  • Vacuum Systems: In high-vacuum systems used in scientific research, pressures might be on the order of 10^-6 to 10^-9 torr.

  • Meteorology: Barometric pressure, as measured by a barometer, might typically range from 700 to 800 torr depending on the weather conditions.

Understanding these conversions and real-world examples can help you grasp how pressures in torr translate into different contexts.

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the kilopound per square inch to other unit conversions.

What is torr?

A unit of pressure!

One torr (symbol: Torr) is a non-SI unit of pressure that is commonly used in scientific and technical applications, particularly in fields like physics, chemistry, and engineering.

The torr is defined as the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 1 mm high when the temperature is at standard conditions. It's equivalent to 1/760 of an atmosphere (atm), which is a more commonly used unit of pressure.

To give you a better idea, here are some approximate conversions:

  • 1 torr = 0.00133 atm
  • 1 torr = 13.3 mbar (millibars)
  • 1 torr ≈ 1 mmHg (millimeters of mercury)

The torr is named after Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist who invented the barometer in 1643.

In everyday life, you're unlikely to encounter torrs directly, but they are often used in laboratory settings and industrial applications where precise pressure measurements are crucial.

What is kilopound per square inch?

Kilopound per square inch (ksi or kpsi) is a unit of pressure, which is equal to 1,000 pounds-force per square inch (psf). It is commonly used in the United States and Canada as a measure of pressure in various applications such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

To put it into perspective:

  • 1 psi = 0.00689 bar
  • 1 ksi = 6,894.76 Pa

Kilopound per square inch (ksi) is often used to express compressive stresses or pressures in materials like concrete, steel, and other building materials, as well as in hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.

For example:

  • A standard concrete strength might be specified as 3 ksi.
  • The pressure rating of a hose or tube might be given in kpsi (e.g., 10 kpsi).
  • The compressive stress on a beam or column might be calculated to be 5 ksi.

I hope this helps you understand kilopound per square inch!

Complete torr conversion table

Enter # of torr
Convert 1 torr to other unitsResult
torr to pascals (torr to Pa)133.32236842105
torr to kilopascals (torr to kPa)0.1333223684211
torr to megapascals (torr to MPa)0.0001333223684211
torr to hectopascals (torr to hPa)1.3332236842105
torr to bar (torr to bar)0.001333223684211
torr to meters of water @ 4°C (torr to mH2O)0.01359509806316
torr to millimeters of mercury (torr to mmHg)1.0000027633928
torr to pounds per square inch (torr to psi)0.01933676711189
torr to kilopound per square inch (torr to ksi)0.00001933676711189
torr to Inches of mercury (torr to inHg)0.03937006949325