Psi To Torr Converter

(psi to Torr converter)

Convert Psi to Torr


Effortlessly Convert Pressure from Psi to Torr


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-06)

Discover the simplicity of converting pressure units with our Psi to Torr Converter. Engage with this tool and unveil the ease of conversions, piquing your curiosity to explore more.

What are Psi and Torr

Definition of Psi

Psi, or pounds per square inch, is a unit of pressure used to quantify internal pressure, stress, and tensile strength. It measures the amount of force applied in pounds on an area of one square inch.

Definition of Torr

Torr is a unit of pressure based on an absolute scale, named after the Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli. It's defined as 1/760 of a standard atmosphere, approximately equal to the pressure exerted by a millimeter of mercury (mmHg).

Psi to Torr Conversion Table

Psi Torr
1 Psi 51.715 Torr
2 Psi 103.43 Torr
3 Psi 155.145 Torr
4 Psi 206.86 Torr
5 Psi 258.575 Torr
6 Psi 310.29 Torr
7 Psi 362.005 Torr
8 Psi 413.72 Torr
9 Psi 465.435 Torr
10 Psi 517.15 Torr

Conversion of Psi to Torr

Example 1:
Convert 1 Psi to Torr:
1 Psi = 51.715 Torr

Example 2:
Convert 5 Psi to Torr:
5 Psi = 5 × 51.715 Torr = 258.575 Torr

History of Psi and Torr

A brief history of the Psi to Torr conversion reflects the evolution of pressure measurement from the common Psi, a standard in the imperial system, to the Torr, honoring Torricelli's atmospheric pressure discoveries.

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Real Life Applications of Psi to Torr

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Solved Examples psi to Torr

Example 1: Converting 2 Psi to Torr results in 2 Psi = 2 × 51.715 Torr = 103.43 Torr.

Example 2: Converting 10 Psi to Torr gives 10 Psi = 10 × 51.715 Torr = 517.15 Torr.

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