Mmhg to Pa
Convert any value from mmhg (torr) to pascal with full precision. Use the converter above for instant results, or read on for the exact formula, worked examples, common uses, and answers to frequently asked questions.
About the mmHg (Torr) to Pascal conversion
Pressure conversions are used in physics, engineering, medicine, meteorology, and many industrial processes. The SI unit is the pascal, but bar, psi (pounds per square inch), atmospheres, torr, and mmHg are common in their respective fields.
This page focuses specifically on converting mmhg (torr) to pascal. Use the converter above for instant results, or read on for what each unit is, the exact formula, a worked example, and answers to common questions.
Understanding mmhg (torr) and pascal
What is a pascal?
The pascal is the SI unit of pressure, defined as one newton of force spread over one square meter. It is the scientific standard for pressure, though everyday pressures are usually stated in kilopascals or bars.
How a mmhg (torr) compares to a pascal
The mmhg (torr) is the larger of the two units: one mmhg (torr) is about 133.32238742 pascal. Because the pascal is smaller, the same length or quantity works out to a larger number when you measure it with that unit. Knowing which unit is larger is a quick way to sanity-check a conversion: if the numbers move in the wrong direction, the two units have probably been swapped.
Conversion formula
The exact mathematical relationship between mmhg (torr) and pascal is:
1 mmhg (torr) = 133.32238742 pascal
So to convert a value V from mmhg (torr) to pascal, use:
Vpascal = Vmmhg (torr) × 133.32238742
To go in the opposite direction:
Vmmhg (torr) = Vpascal × 0.00750062
These factors come from the international definitions published by NIST, BIPM, and ISO 80000 and are exact within their respective standard systems. The converter applies them with full floating-point precision.
Worked example
Using the formula above, here are some common values converted from mmHg (Torr) to Pascal:
| mmHg (Torr) | Pascal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 133.322387 |
| 5 | 666.611937 |
| 10 | 1333.223874 |
| 25 | 3333.059685 |
| 50 | 6666.119371 |
| 100 | 13332.238742 |
Sources and accuracy
The pascal equals one newton per square meter (BIPM, NIST). Standard atmospheric pressure equals exactly 101,325 Pa. One bar equals exactly 100,000 Pa. One psi equals exactly 6,894.757293168 Pa. One torr equals exactly 101,325 / 760 Pa.
Conversion factors are cross-checked against the NIST SP 811 guide, the BIPM SI brochure, and ISO 80000, plus published historical references for older unit systems. For mission-critical work such as medical dosing, legal-for-trade measurement, aerospace, or large-scale engineering, always verify independently with the original source.
Practical tips
When reading weather reports, "millibars" and "hectopascals" are the same unit (1 mbar = 1 hPa = 100 Pa). Standard sea-level pressure is 1013.25 mbar or hPa.
Frequently asked questions
How many pascal are in one mmhg (torr)?
One mmhg (torr) equals 133.32238742 pascal. To convert, multiply your mmhg (torr) value by 133.32238742.
Which is bigger, a mmhg (torr) or a pascal?
The mmhg (torr) is bigger. One mmhg (torr) equals about 133.32238742 pascal.
How accurate is this mmhg (torr) to pascal converter?
It uses the official international conversion factors from NIST and BIPM with full double-precision floating-point accuracy. For everyday use the result is precise to many more decimal places than any practical measurement requires.
Can I convert pascal back to mmhg (torr) as well?
Yes. Use the swap button above to reverse the From and To fields, or change either dropdown to any unit in the pressure category. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so it also works offline once the page has loaded.