Convert Kilopascals to Torr
Convert Kilopascals (kPa) to Torr (Torr) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
Torr = kPa × 7.500616827
About Kilopascals
A kilopascal (kPa) = 1,000 Pa - the practical everyday SI pressure unit for moderate pressures. Car tyre inflation: 200-250 kPa (29-36 psi); truck tyres 550-830 kPa. Blood pressure in SI countries: 16/10.7 kPa (= 120/80 mmHg). Systolic blood pressure 16 kPa. Carbonated beverages are packaged at 200-500 kPa CO₂. Medical oxygen cylinders at 15,000 kPa; scuba cylinders 200-300 bar = 20,000-30,000 kPa. 1 kPa = 1,000 Pa = 0.01 bar = 0.145 psi.
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
| Kilopascals (kPa) | Torr (Torr) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 7.50062 Torr |
| 2 kPa | 15.0012 Torr |
| 5 kPa | 37.5031 Torr |
| 10 kPa | 75.0062 Torr |
| 25 kPa | 187.515 Torr |
| 50 kPa | 375.031 Torr |
| 100 kPa | 750.062 Torr |