Convert Kilopascals to Torr
Convert Kilopascals to Torr instantly. 1 Kilopascal (kPa) equals 7.5006 Torr (Torr).
Kilopascals to Torr conversion table
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Torr (Torr) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 7.5006 Torr |
| 2 kPa | 15.0012 Torr |
| 3 kPa | 22.5019 Torr |
| 5 kPa | 37.5031 Torr |
| 10 kPa | 75.0062 Torr |
| 20 kPa | 150.0123 Torr |
| 50 kPa | 375.0308 Torr |
| 100 kPa | 750.0617 Torr |
| 500 kPa | 3,750.31 Torr |
| 1,000 kPa | 7,500.62 Torr |
1 Kilopascal = 7.5006 Torr · multiply Kilopascals by 7.5006
About converting Kilopascals to Torr
Kilopascals (kPa) and Torr (Torr) are both units of pressure, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Kilopascals figure by 7.5006. Ten Kilopascals comes to 75.0062 Torr, and a hundred works out at 750.0617 Torr.
Rule of thumb: going from Kilopascals to Torr multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Kilopascal is already 7.5006 Torr. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Kilopascal?
The kilopascal is what the pascal becomes once it is scaled to human problems — a thousand of them, and suddenly the numbers are readable. It is the everyday metric pressure unit across much of the world: tyre pressures in Canada, Australia and New Zealand are posted in kPa, as are the ratings on hydraulics, refrigeration and engineering specifications. Its close relative the hectopascal, a hundred pascals, is what weather services use for air pressure — chosen because it is exactly the size of the millibar forecasters used before it, so every published chart stayed valid.
What is a Torr?
The torr is named after Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the mercury barometer and in the process produced the first sustained vacuum anyone had made. The unit fits that legacy exactly: it is very nearly the pressure of one millimetre of mercury, and it is still the working unit of vacuum technology, where gauges read in torr and in decimal fractions of it. Its most familiar relative is not in a laboratory at all — blood pressure is quoted in millimetres of mercury, essentially the same size, so a reading of 120 over 80 is a pressure measurement in all but name.
To put both in perspective: a car tyre is inflated to roughly 220 kilopascals, while a rough vacuum pump pulls down to about 0.1 torr.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Torr to Kilopascals converter, or browse all Pressure converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Torr are in one Kilopascal?
There are 7.5006 Torr in one Kilopascal.
How do I convert Kilopascals to Torr?
Multiply the number of Kilopascals by 7.5006. For example, 10 Kilopascals = 75.0062 Torr.
What is 100 Kilopascals in Torr?
100 Kilopascals is equal to 750.0617 Torr.
How do I convert Torr to Kilopascals?
Multiply the Torr value by 0.1333 (or divide by 7.5006).
Is this Kilopascals to Torr conversion exact?
The definition is exact — Kilopascals and Torr are both fixed against the same base by international agreement — but the decimal shown here is rounded for readability, because the true ratio does not terminate. For engineering or scientific work, carry more decimal places than this page displays.
What is a Kilopascal?
The kilopascal is what the pascal becomes once it is scaled to human problems — a thousand of them, and suddenly the numbers are readable. It is the everyday metric pressure unit across much of the world: tyre pressures in Canada, Australia and New Zealand are posted in kPa, as are the ratings on hydraulics, refrigeration and engineering specifications. Its close relative the hectopascal, a hundred pascals, is what weather services use for air pressure — chosen because it is exactly the size of the millibar forecasters used before it, so every published chart stayed valid.
What is a Torr?
The torr is named after Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the mercury barometer and in the process produced the first sustained vacuum anyone had made. The unit fits that legacy exactly: it is very nearly the pressure of one millimetre of mercury, and it is still the working unit of vacuum technology, where gauges read in torr and in decimal fractions of it. Its most familiar relative is not in a laboratory at all — blood pressure is quoted in millimetres of mercury, essentially the same size, so a reading of 120 over 80 is a pressure measurement in all but name.