Convert Pound per square inch to Torr
1 psi = 51.71493257 Torr
About Converting Pound per square inch (psi) to Torr (Torr)
One psi equals 51.71493257 Torr. This converter allows you to easily convert between Pound per square inch and Torr in real time.
Formula
psi × 51.71493257 = Torr
Example: 1 psi = 51.71493257 Torr
What is Pound per square inch?
The pound per square inch is a unit of pressure expressing force in pounds-force applied to an area of one square inch. It is widely used in the United States and United Kingdom. Car tire pressure in the US is typically 30 to 35 psi, and industrial compressed air systems commonly operate at 90 to 150 psi. Fire sprinkler systems, natural gas pipelines, and hydraulic tools all use psi ratings. One psi equals approximately 6,895 pascals.
What is Torr?
The torr is a unit of pressure named after Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli. It is defined as exactly 1/760 of a standard atmosphere, approximately 133.3 pascals. The torr is widely used in vacuum technology, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, where process chambers operate at pressures from 10 to the minus 3 to 10 to the minus 8 torr. While nearly identical to the millimeter of mercury, the torr is defined independently.