Convert kilogram-force/square meter to torr
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force/square meter [kgf/m^2] to torr [Torr], or Convert torr to kilogram-force/square meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Torr
1 kgf/m^2 = 0.0735559242392094 Torr
Example: convert 15 kgf/m^2 to Torr:
15 kgf/m^2 = 15 × 0.0735559242392094 Torr = 1.10333886358814 Torr
Kilogram-Force/square Meter to Torr Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force/square Meter
Kilogram-force per square meter (kgf/m^2) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square meter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram, before the adoption of SI units. It was commonly used in engineering and physics to measure pressure in contexts where gravitational force was considered.
Current Use
Today, kgf/m^2 is largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit Pascal (Pa). However, it may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications related to pressure measurement.
Torr
The torr is a unit of pressure defined as 1 millimeter of mercury (mmHg) at standard gravity and temperature, approximately equal to 133.322 pascals.
History/Origin
The torr was introduced by Evangelista Torricelli in 1644, based on his experiments with mercury barometers, as a unit to measure atmospheric pressure. It was historically used in meteorology and physics before the adoption of the pascal.
Current Use
Today, the torr is primarily used in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.