Converting from Pound Per Square Inch (psi) to Torr (Torr) in Pressure

What is Pound Per Square Inch (psi)

Pound per square inch (psi) is a unit of pressure commonly used in the United States. It represents the amount of force applied to an area of one square inch.

What is Torr (Torr)

Torr is a unit of pressure used in the international system of units. It is equivalent to the pressure exerted by a column of mercury 1 millimeter high at 0 degrees Celsius and standard gravity.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from psi to Torr, you can use the formula:

Torr=psi×51.71493

To convert from Torr to psi, you can use the formula:

psi=Torr×0.01933677

Examples

1. Converting 16 psi to Torr:

16 psi=16×51.71493=827.4389 Torr

2. Converting 5 Torr to psi:

5 Torr=5×0.01933677=0.09668387 psi

3. Converting 12 psi to Torr:

12 psi=12×51.71493=620.5792 Torr

4. Converting 16 Torr to psi:

16 Torr=16×0.01933677=0.3093884 psi

By using these conversion formulas, you can easily switch between psi and Torr to meet your pressure measurement needs.