How many torr is 1 kPa?

1 kilopascal equals 7.5006157584566 torr. This is derived from the standard atmosphere: 101.325 kPa = 760 torr (by definition), so 1 kPa = 760 / 101.325 ≈ 7.50062 torr.

Are torr and mmHg the same?

They are nearly identical but not exactly. By modern definition, 1 torr = 1/760 of a standard atmosphere, while 1 mmHg = 133.322387415 Pa. The difference is less than 0.000016%, so they are used interchangeably in most practical contexts.

How do I convert kPa to torr manually?

Multiply the kPa value by 7.50062. For example, 10 kPa × 7.50062 ≈ 75.006 torr.

What is standard atmospheric pressure in kPa and torr?

Standard atmospheric pressure is exactly 101.325 kPa, which equals exactly 760 torr by definition.

Why is torr used in medicine and vacuum technology?

Torr (mmHg) became standard in medicine because early blood pressure measurements used mercury manometers. In vacuum technology, torr provides a convenient scale for the pressures typically encountered (1 torr to 10⁻⁹ torr range).

What is 100 kPa in torr?

100 kPa equals approximately 750.06 torr, which is just below standard atmospheric pressure (760 torr = 101.325 kPa).

Kilopascals to Torr Converter

Name: Kilopascals to Torr Converter
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter a pressure in kilopascals and get the torr equivalent instantly — reverse torr-to-kPa conversion included.

Converter

Pressure in kPa

Result in Torr

Reverse: Torr to kPa

Pressure in Torr

Result in kPa

Reference Table

kPa Torr (mmHg)

0.133 kPa (1 torr) 1.000

1 kPa 7.501

10 kPa 75.006

13.332 kPa (100 torr) 100.0

50 kPa 375.03

80 kPa 600.05

100 kPa 750.06

101.325 kPa (1 atm) 760.00

120 kPa 900.07

200 kPa 1,500.12

500 kPa 3,750.31

1,000 kPa 7,500.62

Summary

Enter a pressure in kilopascals and get the torr equivalent instantly — reverse torr-to-kPa conversion included.

How it works

Enter the pressure value in kilopascals in the top input field.
The torr result appears instantly with no button needed.
Use the reverse field to convert torr back to kilopascals.
Click "Copy" next to any result to copy it to your clipboard.
Check the reference table for common kPa-to-torr values.

Use cases

Convert vacuum chamber pressures between kPa and torr for laboratory work.
Interpret blood pressure readings reported in mmHg (torr) from metric kPa specs.
Convert barometric pressure data for meteorological analysis.
Cross-reference tire or industrial equipment pressure between unit systems.
Check medical oxygen or anesthetic gas cylinder pressures in torr.
Compare altitude-related air pressure values between kPa and torr.

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Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu