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Atmospheres to Torr Converter

Convert atmospheres to torr and torr to atm instantly. Bidirectional pressure converter with formula and common values.

atm

Torr

1,140

torr

1.5 atm = 1,140 torr

torr = atm × 760

How to Convert Atmospheres to Torr

Multiply the atmosphere value by 760 to get torr. One standard atmosphere is defined as exactly 760 torr, based on the height of a mercury column at sea level.

Conversion Formula

  • atm to Torr: torr = atm × 760
  • Torr to atm: atm = torr ÷ 760

Common Conversions

AtmospheresTorr
0.25190
0.5380
1760
1.51,140
21,520
53,800
86,080

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FAQ

How many torr are in one atmosphere?

One standard atmosphere equals exactly 760 torr. This definition comes from the mercury barometer where 760 mm of mercury equals atmospheric pressure.

How do I convert atmospheres to torr?

Multiply the atmosphere value by 760. For example, 0.5 atm × 760 = 380 torr.

Why is 760 torr significant?

At sea level, atmospheric pressure supports a column of mercury exactly 760 mm tall. Torricelli measured this in 1644, and the torr was later named in his honor.

What is the relationship between torr and mmHg?

They are nearly identical. One torr is defined as 1/760 of an atmosphere. One mmHg is defined by mercury density. They differ by less than 0.000015%.