Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Kilopascals to Torrs Converter — kPa to Torr
Convert Kilopascal (kPa) to Torr (Torr) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilopascal = 7.500616827 torr). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Kilopascals to Torrs converter
Converter
Engineering Converter
Convert common stress, force, torque, power, and energy units used in engineering.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A torr is 1/760 standard atmosphere.
Result = input x 1000 / 133.3223684.
Stress Pressure units are compatible.
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About Converting Kilopascals to Torrs
Kilopascal and Torr both measure a quantity used in structural or mechanical engineering — commonly stress, pressure, force, torque, power, or energy — where converting between the unit conventions used in different regions, industries, or equipment specifications is a routine part of design work. Specifically: Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units, and a torr is 1/760 standard atmosphere.
Formula
torrs = kilopascals × 7.50061682704
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilopascal equals 1000 base units, and 1 torr equals 133.322368421 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilopascal-to-torr factor of 7.50061682704.
Simple example
1 kPa × 7.500616827 = 7.500616827 Torr
1 kilopascal = 7.500616827 torrs.
Real-world example
100 kPa × 7.500616827 = 750.0616827 Torr
100 kilopascals = 750.0616827 torrs.
Conversion table
| Kilopascal (kPa) | Torr (Torr) |
|---|---|
| 1 kPa | 7.500616827 Torr |
| 10 kPa | 75.00616827 Torr |
| 50 kPa | 375.0308414 Torr |
| 100 kPa | 750.0616827 Torr |
| 500 kPa | 3,750.308414 Torr |
| 1,000 kPa | 7,500.616827 Torr |
Reverse conversion: Torr to Kilopascal
7.500616827 Torr × 0.1333223684 = 1 kPa
7.500616827 torrs = 1 kilopascals.
kilopascals = torrs × 0.133322368421
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Torr to Kilopascal.
Understanding the Kilopascal (kPa)
Kilopascal is 1000 pascal units.
Understanding the Torr (Torr)
A torr is 1/760 standard atmosphere.
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Frequently asked questions
How many torrs are in 1 kilopascal?
1 kilopascal equals 7.500616827 torrs, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilopascal to torr?
Multiply the kilopascal value by 7.500616827. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert torr back to kilopascal?
Use the reverse factor: 1 torr equals 0.1333223684 kilopascals. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilopascal?
Kilopascal (kPa) is a unit of engineering.
What is a torr?
Torr (Torr) is a unit of engineering.
Is the kilopascal to torr conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilopascal and torr are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 7.500616827 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
Why do engineering unit conventions vary so much by region and industry?
Pressure, force, and stress can be expressed in metric (pascal, newton), US customary (psi, pound-force), or older and industry-specific units (atmosphere, torr, kip) depending on the country, industry, and even the equipment manufacturer, which is why engineers routinely need to convert between them when working across specs from different sources.