Convert Bar to Torr
Instantly convert Bar (bar) to Torr (torr) with our free online calculator.
Formula: bar to torr — multiply by 750.064
Reference Table
| Bar (bar) | Torr (torr) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 750.064 |
| 5 | 3750.32 |
| 10 | 7500.64 |
| 25 | 18751.6 |
| 50 | 37503.2 |
| 100 | 75006.4 |
How to Convert Bar to Torr
Formula
To convert Bar (bar) to Torr (torr): multiply by 750.064
Step-by-Step
- Start with your value in Bar (bar).
- Multiply by 750.064 to perform the conversion.
- The result is your value expressed in Torr (torr).
Conversion Factor
1 bar = 750.064 torr
Reverse Factor
1 torr = 0.00133322 bar
Worked Example
Convert 25 Bar to Torr: 25 bar = 18751.6 torr
About Bar (bar)
A metric unit of pressure equal to exactly 100,000 pascals (100 kPa), approximately equal to Earth's average sea-level atmospheric pressure. Not an SI unit but widely accepted for engineering use. Bars are the default unit in European industry for compressed gas, hydraulics, and process plants; car tire pressures in much of the world are quoted in bar (about 2.2 bar for a passenger car). Gauges on scuba equipment, brewery CO₂ tanks, and espresso machines typically read in bar.
About Torr (torr)
A unit of pressure equal to 1/760 of a standard atmosphere (about 133.322 Pa), numerically almost identical to one mmHg. Named after 17th-century physicist Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the mercury barometer. Torr is the primary unit in vacuum technology: semiconductor chamber pressure, mass spectrometry, cryogenic systems, and space environment testing. A "rough vacuum" is ~1 torr, high vacuum is 10⁻⁶ torr, ultrahigh vacuum is 10⁻⁹ torr or lower.
Quick Facts
- 1 Bar equals 750.064 Torr
- 1 Torr equals 0.00133322 Bar
- Bar is a unit of pressure
- Torr is a unit of pressure
- This conversion is commonly used in tire inflation, weather reporting, scuba diving, and engineering
- The Bar belongs to the metric system
Common Bar to Torr Conversions
| Bar (bar) | Torr (torr) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 75.0064 |
| 0.5 | 375.032 |
| 1 | 750.064 |
| 2 | 1500.13 |
| 5 | 3750.32 |
| 10 | 7500.64 |
| 14.696 | 11022.9 |
| 15 | 11251 |
| 20 | 15001.3 |
| 25 | 18751.6 |
| 50 | 37503.2 |
| 100 | 75006.4 |
| 150 | 112510 |
| 200 | 150013 |
| 500 | 375032 |
| 1000 | 750064 |
Understanding Bar
The Bar (symbol: bar) is a unit of pressure. A metric unit of pressure equal to exactly 100,000 pascals (100 kPa), approximately equal to Earth's average sea-level atmospheric pressure. Not an SI unit but widely accepted for engineering use. Bars are the default unit in European industry for compressed gas, hydraulics, and process plants; car tire pressures in much of the world are quoted in bar (about 2.2 bar for a passenger car). Gauges on scuba equipment, brewery CO₂ tanks, and espresso machines typically read in bar.
It belongs to the metric measurement system.
Bar are commonly used in tire inflation, weather reporting, scuba diving, and engineering.
Understanding Torr
The Torr (symbol: torr) is a unit of pressure. A unit of pressure equal to 1/760 of a standard atmosphere (about 133.322 Pa), numerically almost identical to one mmHg. Named after 17th-century physicist Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the mercury barometer. Torr is the primary unit in vacuum technology: semiconductor chamber pressure, mass spectrometry, cryogenic systems, and space environment testing. A "rough vacuum" is ~1 torr, high vacuum is 10⁻⁶ torr, ultrahigh vacuum is 10⁻⁹ torr or lower.
Torr are commonly used in tire inflation, weather reporting, scuba diving, and engineering.
Why Convert Bar to Torr?
Engineers, mechanics, and scientists frequently need to convert pressure between Bar and Torr when working with different measurement standards. Tire pressure, blood pressure readings, weather barometric measurements, and industrial process specifications may all use different pressure units depending on the region or discipline. Reliable conversion prevents equipment misuse and ensures safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Bar to Torr?
A metric unit of pressure equal to exactly 100,000 pascals (100 kPa), approximately equal to Earth's average sea-level atmospheric pressure. To convert Bar to Torr, multiply by 750.064. For example, 25 bar equals 18751.6 torr.
How many Torr are in 1 Bar?
There are 750.064 Torr in 1 Bar.
How many Bar are in 1 Torr?
There are 0.00133322 Bar in 1 Torr.
What is the formula for Bar to Torr conversion?
The formula is: multiply by 750.064. This means 1 bar = 750.064 torr.
Is a Bar bigger than a Torr?
No. One Bar is smaller than one Torr because 1 bar equals 750.064 torr, which is greater than 1.
When do you need to convert between Bar and Torr?
A unit of pressure equal to 1/760 of a standard atmosphere (about 133. Bar and Torr are both pressure units, so conversion comes up whenever one source of information uses one unit and another uses the other — a classic cross-reference challenge in engineering, trade, travel, and everyday life.