In this article I will show you how to convert 1 torrs into kilopascals. Throughout the explanation below I might also call it 1 torr to kpa. They are the same thing!
How to Convert Torrs to Kilopascals
A torr is smaller than a kilopascal. I know that a torr is smaller than a kpa because of something called conversion factors.
Put very simply, a conversion factor is a number that can be used to change one set of units to another, by multiplying or dividing it. So when we need to convert 1 torrs into kilopascals, we use a conversion factor to get the answer.
The conversion factor for torr to kpa is:
Now that we know what the conversion factor is, we can easily calculate the conversion of 1 torr to kpa by multiplying 0.133322 by the number of torrs we have, which is 1.
So, the answer to the question "what is 1 torrs in kilopascals?" is 0.133322 kpa.
Torrs to Kilopascals Conversion Table
Below is a sample conversion table for torr to kpa:
| Torrs (torr) | Kilopascals (kpa) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0 |
| 0.1 | 0.01 |
| 1 | 0.13 |
| 2 | 0.27 |
| 3 | 0.4 |
| 5 | 0.67 |
| 10 | 1.33 |
| 20 | 2.67 |
| 50 | 6.67 |
| 100 | 13.33 |
| 1000 | 133.32 |
Best Conversion Unit for 1 torr
Sometimes when you work with conversions from one unit to another, the numbers can get a little confusing. Especially when dealing with really large numbers.
I've also calculated what the best unit of measurement is for 1 torr.
To determine which unit is best, I decided to define that as being the unit of measurement which is as low as possible, without going below 1. Smaller numbers are more easily understood and can make it easier for you to understand the measurement.
The best unit of measurement I have found for 1 torr is torrs and the amount is 1 torr.