What is the torr unit used for?

The torr is used to measure low pressures and vacua, commonly found in laboratory and industrial vacuum systems.

Why convert from torr to kilogram-force per square centimeter?

Conversion is useful when working with legacy engineering documents, hydraulic systems, or pressure ratings that specify pressures in kilogram-force per square centimeter.

Is kilogram-force per square centimeter an SI unit?

No, kilogram-force per square centimeter is a non-SI unit and its usage may be restricted or replaced by SI units like the pascal.

How to Convert from Torr [Torr] to Kilogram-force/sq. cm

Easily convert pressure values from torr to kilogram-force per square centimeter using our reliable online unit converter. Ideal for industrial, laboratory, and engineering applications.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert pressure measurements from torr, a unit often used for low pressures and vacua, to kilogram-force per square centimeter, a legacy engineering unit for pressure. It supports accurate unit conversions for various industrial and laboratory uses.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the pressure value in torr that you want to convert
Select 'torr [Torr]' as the from-unit and 'kilogram-force/sq. cm' as the to-unit
Click the convert button to get the pressure in kilogram-force per square centimeter
View the converted result and use it for your applications

Key Features

Converts pressure values between torr and kilogram-force per square centimeter
Supports common industrial, laboratory, and engineering pressure units
Browser-based and easy to use with quick input and result display
Provides typical use cases for each unit to guide users
Includes examples for better understanding of conversions

Examples

100 Torr equals 0.13595098 kilogram-force per square centimeter
500 Torr equals 0.6797549 kilogram-force per square centimeter

Common Use Cases

Measuring vacuum levels in laboratory and industrial vacuum systems
Specifying pressures in semiconductor fabrication and thin-film deposition
Reporting pressures in instruments like mass spectrometers and electron microscopes
Defining hydraulic system and actuator pressures in engineering documents
Reading pressure ratings on gauges, pumps, and compressors using legacy units
Maintaining industrial equipment with technical data sheets referencing kgf/cm²

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure to enter pressure values accurately for correct conversions
Use this tool for translating pressure readings in legacy systems to modern units
Consider instrument calibration and precision especially when converting very low pressures
Be aware that kilogram-force per square centimeter is a non-SI unit and may be deprecated in newer standards

Limitations

Kilogram-force per square centimeter is not an SI unit and may not be accepted in all contexts
Conversion between low pressures (torr) and larger pressure units like kgf/cm² might impact practical precision
Modern applications might prefer SI units such as the pascal over non-SI units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the torr unit used for?: The torr is used to measure low pressures and vacua, commonly found in laboratory and industrial vacuum systems.
Why convert from torr to kilogram-force per square centimeter?: Conversion is useful when working with legacy engineering documents, hydraulic systems, or pressure ratings that specify pressures in kilogram-force per square centimeter.
Is kilogram-force per square centimeter an SI unit?: No, kilogram-force per square centimeter is a non-SI unit and its usage may be restricted or replaced by SI units like the pascal.

Key Terminology

Torr: A pressure unit equal to 1/760 of a standard atmosphere, used for low pressure measurements.
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²): A non-SI pressure unit representing the force of one kilogram applied over one square centimeter.
Pressure: The force exerted per unit area.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 torr represent?

A unit of force

A unit of pressure equal to 1/760 of a standard atmosphere

A measurement of temperature

Which unit is considered a non-SI unit?

Pascal

Kilogram-force per square centimeter

Torr

In which scenario would converting torr to kgf/cm² be useful?

When calculating speed

When referencing hydraulic system pressures in legacy documents

When measuring temperature in a lab

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