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To convert from torr (torr) to kilopound per square inch (ksi), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units kilopound per square inch (ksi) and kilopascal (kPa).
Let's convert 5 torr (torr) to kilopound per square inch (ksi).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 torr (torr) is equal to kilopound per square inch (ksi).
Here are some quick reference conversions from torr (torr) to kilopound per square inch (ksi):
| torr | kilopound per square inch |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 torr | ksi |
| 0.001 torr | ksi |
| 0.1 torr | ksi |
| 1 torr | ksi |
| 2 torr | ksi |
| 3 torr | ksi |
| 4 torr | ksi |
| 5 torr | ksi |
| 6 torr | ksi |
| 7 torr | ksi |
| 8 torr | ksi |
| 9 torr | ksi |
| 10 torr | ksi |
| 20 torr | ksi |
| 30 torr | ksi |
| 40 torr | ksi |
| 50 torr | ksi |
| 100 torr | ksi |
| 1000 torr | ksi |
| 10000 torr | ksi |
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A torr (Torr) is a unit of pressure.
It is primarily used to measure a vacuum, or pressures much lower than the air pressure we experience every day.
While the modern standard (SI) unit for pressure is the pascal (Pa), the torr is still widely used in many scientific and engineering fields.
For conversion, one torr is equal to about 133.32 pascals.
A much simpler way to think about it is in relation to our atmosphere: one standard atmosphere (atm) is defined as exactly 760 Torr.
The unit is named in honor of Evangelista Torricelli, the 17th-century Italian physicist who invented the mercury barometer.
Because of this, one torr was initially defined as being equal to one millimeter of mercury (mmHg).
This means 1 Torr is the pressure exerted by a column of mercury that is one millimeter high.
As mentioned, the torr's most convenient relationship is with the standard atmosphere (atm).
One standard atmosphere—the average air pressure at sea level—is set at exactly 760 Torr.
This straightforward, whole-number conversion makes the torr a popular choice for anyone working with fractions of atmospheric pressure.
The torr is the primary unit of measurement for high-vacuum and ultra-high-vacuum technology.
Because it is such a small unit (it takes 760 of them to equal one atmosphere), it is ideal for quantifying pressures far below normal air pressure.
You will find the torr used in many advanced scientific and industrial fields, including:
A kilopound per square inch (ksi) is a unit of pressure and stress used in the Imperial and US customary systems of measurement.
It represents a force of one thousand pounds-force applied to an area of one square inch.
A kilopound per square inch (ksi) is a scaled unit directly related to the more common pound per square inch (psi). The prefix "kilo-" signifies one thousand.
Here are the most common conversions:
The conversion to megapascals (MPa) is essential for converting measurements to the SI (metric) system.
In materials science and structural engineering, ksi is a primary unit for quantifying the mechanical properties and material strength of a substance.
It is commonly used to express:
For example, the strength of high-performance materials like structural steel and aluminum alloys is frequently specified in ksi.
This provides engineers with the critical data needed for safe and reliable design.
While the metric system's megapascal (MPa) is the international standard, ksi remains prevalent in American engineering, particularly in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.