Millimeters of mercury to Torr Conversion

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The millimeter of mercury (mmHg) is a unit of pressure traditionally used in medicine and meteorology, and its history dates back to the barometer invention by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643. Often, it is associated with measuring blood pressure and intraocular pressure, representing the pressure exerted by a column of mercury precisely 1 millimeter high. This fascinating unit highlights the interplay of physics and medicine, reflecting both the force of blood circulating against vessel walls and the atmospheric pressure’s effects on our weather systems.

Interestingly, mmHg is one of the few units still officially sanctioned for use with SI (International System of Units) under specific legal and medical contexts, underscoring its importance over centuries. Despite the global shift towards using Pascals for pressure, mmHg remains ingrained in clinical settings because of its historical usage and direct relation to human physiology. Its origins and continued use illustrate how historical scientific instruments still influence modern practices.

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The torr is a unit of pressure named after the Italian physicist Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the barometer in the 17th century. It is defined as 1/760th of an atmosphere, approximating the pressure exerted by a one-millimeter column of mercury at 0 degrees Celsius. What makes the torr particularly interesting is its practical use in fields like vacuum technology and weather forecasting, where precise measurements of atmospheric pressure are crucial.

The legacy of Torricelli’s work is integral to meteorology and physics, as it opened paths for understanding atmospheric pressure. Beyond scientific circles, the torr is a reminder of human ingenuity in unraveling atmospheric mysteries and continues to play a vital role in today’s scientific advancements.

> Millimeters of mercury to Torr Conversion Table

Millimeters of mercury Torr
0 mmHg 0 torr
10 mmHg 10 torr
20 mmHg 20 torr
30 mmHg 30 torr
40 mmHg 40 torr
50 mmHg 50 torr
60 mmHg 60 torr
70 mmHg 70 torr
80 mmHg 80 torr
90 mmHg 90 torr
100 mmHg 100 torr
110 mmHg 110 torr
120 mmHg 120 torr
130 mmHg 130 torr
140 mmHg 140 torr
150 mmHg 150 torr
160 mmHg 160 torr
170 mmHg 170 torr
180 mmHg 180 torr
190 mmHg 190 torr
200 mmHg 200 torr
210 mmHg 210 torr
220 mmHg 220 torr
230 mmHg 230 torr
240 mmHg 240 torr
250 mmHg 250 torr
260 mmHg 260 torr
270 mmHg 270 torr
280 mmHg 280 torr
290 mmHg 290 torr
300 mmHg 300 torr
310 mmHg 310 torr
320 mmHg 320 torr
330 mmHg 330 torr
340 mmHg 340 torr
350 mmHg 350 torr
360 mmHg 360 torr
370 mmHg 369.99898 torr
380 mmHg 379.99895 torr
390 mmHg 389.99892 torr
400 mmHg 399.99889 torr
410 mmHg 409.99887 torr
420 mmHg 419.99884 torr
430 mmHg 429.99881 torr
440 mmHg 439.99878 torr
450 mmHg 449.99876 torr
460 mmHg 459.99873 torr
470 mmHg 469.9987 torr
480 mmHg 479.99867 torr
490 mmHg 489.99865 torr
500 mmHg 499.99862 torr
510 mmHg 509.99859 torr
520 mmHg 519.99856 torr
530 mmHg 529.99854 torr
540 mmHg 539.99851 torr
550 mmHg 549.99848 torr
560 mmHg 559.99845 torr
570 mmHg 569.99842 torr
580 mmHg 579.9984 torr
590 mmHg 589.99837 torr
600 mmHg 599.99834 torr
610 mmHg 609.99831 torr
620 mmHg 619.99829 torr
630 mmHg 629.99826 torr
640 mmHg 639.99823 torr
650 mmHg 649.9982 torr
660 mmHg 659.99818 torr
670 mmHg 669.99815 torr
680 mmHg 679.99812 torr
690 mmHg 689.99809 torr
700 mmHg 699.99807 torr
710 mmHg 709.99804 torr
720 mmHg 719.99801 torr
730 mmHg 729.99798 torr
740 mmHg 739.99796 torr
750 mmHg 749.99793 torr
760 mmHg 759.9979 torr
770 mmHg 769.99787 torr
780 mmHg 779.99784 torr
790 mmHg 789.99782 torr
800 mmHg 799.99779 torr
810 mmHg 809.99776 torr
820 mmHg 819.99773 torr
830 mmHg 829.99771 torr
840 mmHg 839.99768 torr
850 mmHg 849.99765 torr
860 mmHg 859.99762 torr
870 mmHg 869.9976 torr
880 mmHg 879.99757 torr
890 mmHg 889.99754 torr
900 mmHg 899.99751 torr
910 mmHg 909.99749 torr
920 mmHg 919.99746 torr
930 mmHg 929.99743 torr
940 mmHg 939.9974 torr
950 mmHg 949.99737 torr
960 mmHg 959.99735 torr
970 mmHg 969.99732 torr
980 mmHg 979.99729 torr
990 mmHg 989.99726 torr
1000 mmHg 999.99724 torr

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