What Is This Tool?
This is a pressure unit converter designed to translate values from inch water (4°C), a small pressure unit used in HVAC and laboratory settings, into torr, a pressure unit commonly used for vacuums and scientific instruments.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the pressure value in inch water (4°C) you wish to convert.
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Select inch water (4°C) as the input unit and torr as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to obtain the equivalent pressure in torr.
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Review the output value, which applies the exact conversion factor.
Key Features
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Converts pressure values from inch water (4°C) to torr with a defined conversion rate.
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Supports precise low-pressure measurement translation for HVAC, lab, and industrial purposes.
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Browser-based and easy to use without requiring additional software.
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Provides clear examples demonstrating the conversion process.
Examples
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Convert 5 inAq to torr: 5 × 1.8682686405 = 9.3413432 Torr
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Convert 0.5 inAq to torr: 0.5 × 1.8682686405 = 0.9341343 Torr
Common Use Cases
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Translating HVAC ducting and ventilation pressure readings into torr for scientific analysis.
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Converting manometer measurements for low-pressure gas lines in laboratory environments.
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Reporting vacuum levels in industrial vacuum systems and precision instrumentation.
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Supporting semiconductor fabrication and thin-film deposition pressure specifications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the inch water measurement is taken at or close to the standard temperature of 4°C for accuracy.
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Use this conversion when precise low-pressure readings need to be expressed in torr units.
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Verify instrument calibration and environmental conditions when working with pressure measurements.
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Consider additional conversions when interfacing with other metric or SI pressure units.
Limitations
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Inch water values are based on standard gravity and water properties at 4°C; deviations can affect precision.
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Torr is not an SI unit, so further conversion might be needed for SI-based systems.
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Practical measurements may show slight variations due to environmental factors not accounted for in the conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an inch water (4°C) unit?
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It is the pressure exerted by a 1-inch column of pure water at 4°C under standard gravity, used for measuring low pressures with fine resolution.
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Why is torr used for pressure measurements?
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Torr is commonly used to measure low pressures and vacuums in laboratory and industrial settings and is closely related to millimetres of mercury.
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Can the conversion between inch water and torr vary?
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Yes, since inch water depends on temperature and gravity assumptions, practical deviations can affect the conversion's accuracy.
Key Terminology
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Inch water (4°C) [inAq]
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A pressure unit corresponding to the hydrostatic pressure from a 1-inch column of water at 4°C under standard gravity, mainly used for low-pressure measurements.
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Torr [Torr]
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A pressure unit equal to 1/760 of a standard atmosphere, often used to measure low pressures and vacuums in scientific and industrial contexts.
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Hydrostatic Pressure
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The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity acting on it.