Convert Kilobars to Torr
Convert Kilobars (kbar) to Torr (Torr) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Torr = kbar × 750061.6827
About Kilobars
A kilobar (kbar) = 1,000 bar = 100 MPa = 10⁸ Pa - standard in high-pressure geophysics and experimental petrology. Earth mantle phase transitions: olivine → wadsleyite at ~130-140 kbar (410 km depth); post-spinel transition at ~230 kbar (660 km). Diamond anvil cells routinely reach 100-400 kbar for materials synthesis and equation-of-state measurement. High-pressure synthesis of cubic boron nitride (~50 kbar) and superhard materials uses large-volume presses. Explosive shock pressures for mining and demolition: 100-1,000 kbar. 1 kbar = 100 MPa.
About Torr
The torr is defined as exactly 1/760 of a standard atmosphere ≈ 133.322 Pa - effectively replacing mmHg with an exact definition. Named after Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), inventor of the barometer. Vacuum science universally uses torr: rough vacuum 760-1 torr; medium vacuum 1-10⁻³ torr; high vacuum 10⁻³-10⁻⁷ torr; ultra-high vacuum below 10⁻⁹ torr. UHV systems for surface science, particle accelerator beam tubes, and space simulation chambers reach 10⁻¹¹-10⁻¹² torr. 1 torr = 133.322 Pa.
Quick Reference Table
| Kilobars (kbar) | Torr (Torr) |
|---|---|
| 1 kbar | 750062 Torr |
| 2 kbar | 1500120 Torr |
| 5 kbar | 3750310 Torr |
| 10 kbar | 7500620 Torr |
| 25 kbar | 18751500 Torr |
| 50 kbar | 37503100 Torr |
| 100 kbar | 75006200 Torr |