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torr to pounds per square inch conversion

torr to pounds per square inch conversion table

torr (torr)pounds per square inch (psi)
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10.01933676711189
20.03867353422377
30.05801030133566
40.07734706844754
50.09668383555943
60.1160206026713
70.1353573697832
80.1546941368951
90.174030904007
100.1933676711189
200.3867353422377
300.5801030133566
400.7734706844754
500.9668383555943
601.1602060267132
701.353573697832
801.5469413689509
901.7403090400698
1001.9336767111886
100019.336767111886

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Conversion from Torr to Pounds per Square Inch (psi)

1 torr is defined as 1760\frac{1}{760} of one standard atmosphere (atm). The standard atmosphere is itself equal to 14.696 psi (pounds per square inch).

To convert torr to psi, you use the following relationship: 1 torr=1 atm760×14.696 psi≈0.0193368 psi1 \text{ torr} = \frac{1 \text{ atm}}{760} \times 14.696 \text{ psi} \approx 0.0193368 \text{ psi}

Examples of Other Quantities in Torr

  1. Tire Pressure:

    • Typical car tire pressure is around 32 psi.
    • To convert this to torr: 32 psi×760 torr14.696 psi≈1654 torr32 \text{ psi} \times \frac{760 \text{ torr}}{14.696 \text{ psi}} \approx 1654 \text{ torr}

  2. Vacuum Systems:

    • A high-vacuum system may operate at around 10−610^{-6} torr.
    • This is extremely low pressure, nearly approaching a perfect vacuum.

  3. Weather Changes:

    • Normal atmospheric pressure at sea level is about 1 atmosphere (atm), which is 760 torr.
    • A significant drop in atmospheric pressure, say to 720 torr, could indicate stormy weather coming in.

  4. International Space Station:

    • The pressure inside the ISS is maintained at around 1 atm (760 torr) to make it habitable for astronauts.

Contextualizing Torr in Real World

Medical:

  • Blood pressure is often measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), which is numerically equivalent to torr.
    • For example: A normal blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg is 120/80 torr.

Science Laboratories:

  • In chemical vapor deposition processes, the working pressures often range from 1 to 1000 torr.

Industrial Applications:

  • Vacuum furnaces used for high-temperature materials processing might operate at varying pressures, ranging from 0.01 torr to several hundred torr, depending on the process requirements.

I hope this explanation and the examples help you get a better understanding of how torr works as a unit of pressure and its conversion to pounds per square inch (psi)!

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 pounds 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 pounds per square inch?

Pounds per square inch (PSI) is a unit of measurement that represents the force exerted on an area by a weight or pressure. It's commonly used to measure the pressure or force applied to a surface.

To calculate PSI, you multiply the weight (in pounds) by the area (in square inches) over which it's being applied:

PSI = Weight in pounds / Area in square inches

For example, if you have a 10-pound weight placed on an area of 1 square inch, the pressure would be:

PSI = 10 pounds / 1 square inch = 10 PSI

In practical terms, PSI is used to measure various pressures in everyday life, such as:

  • Water pressure: The pressure exerted by water flowing through pipes or held back by a dam.
  • Tire pressure: The air pressure inside a tire, which affects its performance and longevity.
  • Building construction: The weight-bearing capacity of a building's foundation or walls.
  • Industrial processes: The pressure applied to materials during manufacturing, such as in the production of rubber goods or plastics.

PSI is an important unit of measurement for various industries, including construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

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

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