Convert torr to kilogram-force/sq. cm
Please provide values below to convert torr [Torr] to kilogram-force/sq. cm [kgf/cm^2], or Convert kilogram-force/sq. cm to torr.
How to Convert Torr to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
1 Torr = 0.0013595098020221 kgf/cm^2
Example: convert 15 Torr to kgf/cm^2:
15 Torr = 15 × 0.0013595098020221 kgf/cm^2 = 0.0203926470303315 kgf/cm^2
Torr to Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm Conversion Table
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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in fields like vacuum technology, physics, and medicine (e.g., blood pressure measurements), although it has largely been replaced by the pascal in most scientific contexts.
Kilogram-Force/sq. Cm
Kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm²) is a unit of pressure representing the force of one kilogram-force applied over an area of one square centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit originated from the use of the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force based on the gravitational force on a kilogram, and was commonly used in engineering and physics before the widespread adoption of the Pascal. It was particularly prevalent in countries using the metric system for pressure measurements.
Current Use
Although largely replaced by the Pascal (Pa) in scientific contexts, kgf/cm² is still used in some industries such as hydraulics, pneumatics, and engineering to express pressure, especially in regions or applications where traditional units persist.