The formula
Pa = Torr × 133.3223684
Where the factor comes from — each unit by its definition, then its size in SI:
1 Torr = atm / 760 = 133.322368421 Pa1 Pa is the SI unit of pressure.
Dividing the two SI sizes gives the factor: 133.322368421 (rounded for display; the underlying ratio is fixed by the definitions). The reverse factor is 0.00750061682704.
Pressure is force per area; the pascal is one newton per square metre. Tyres are quoted in psi or bar, weather in hPa, blood pressure in mmHg and gas laws in pascals or atmospheres.
Worked examples
- A car tyre (US gauge) (32 psi): 1,654.88 Torr = 220,632 Pa — 1,654.88 × 133.3223684 = 220,632
- Sea-level air (1 atm): 760 Torr = 101,325 Pa — 760 × 133.3223684 = 101,325
- A car tyre (European gauge) (2.2 bar): 1,650.14 Torr = 220,000 Pa — 1,650.14 × 133.3223684 = 220,000
- A systolic blood-pressure reading (120 mmHg): 120 Torr = 15,998.7 Pa — 120 × 133.3223684 = 15,998.7
Frequently asked questions
How many pascals is 1 Torr?
1 Torr = 133.322368421 Pa.
How do I convert pascals back to torr?
Divide by 133.322368421 — or multiply by 0.00750061682704: 1 Pa = 0.00750061682704 Torr.