Convert torr to bars

Explanation

From this page you can convert torr to bars (or Torr to bar) simply, by using the application above.

In case you are wondering, to convert from torr to bars you need to multiply by 0.001333. This factor is calculated using the respective definitions of the two units you can find below.

Formula

1 Torr≈0.001333 bar

torrTorr

dimension	pressure
symbol	Torr

The torr (Torr) a deprecated unit of pressure.

Definition of the torr

One torr is equal to ¹⁰¹³²⁵⁄₇₆₀ pascals.

The International System of Units 1^st edition p. 16

Equivalences

One torr is equivalent to:

History

The torr and millimeter of mercury were once exactly equivalent before their respective definitions diverged when the torr was redefined as 1/760 of the standard atmosphere. The two units are still very similar, one torr behing approximately equal to 0.999999858 millimeter of mercury.

The unit is named after Evangelista Torricelli, an Italian physicist who discovered the principle of the barometer.

barsbar

dimension	pressure
symbol	bar

The bar (bar) is a metric unit of pressure not part of the SI.

The unit is most prominently used in meteorology to express atmospheric air pressure with values generally in millibars.

One bar is roughly equal to the average atmospheric pressure at sea level on Earth.

Definition of the bar

One bar is equal to 100000 pascals.

The International System of Units 8^th edition p. 127

Equivalences

One bar is equivalent to:

Some Facts

The atmospheric pressure at the surface of Venus is 92 bars, at this pressure the boiling point of water is more than 300 °C (or 572 ° F). Teatime must be quite peculiar on Venus.

millitorr	mTorr	0.001
torr	Torr	1
kilotorr	kTorr	1000
megatorr	MTorr	1 000 000

millibar	mbar	0.001
centibar	cbar	0.01
decibar	dbar	0.1
bar	bar	1
decabar	dabar	10
hectobar	hbar	100
kilobar	kbar	1000
megabar	Mbar	1 000 000