29 inHg is equal to approximately 736.76 torr.
The conversion from inches of mercury (inhg) to torr involves multiplying the value in inhg by the conversion factor 25.4, since 1 inHg equals 25.4 torr. This straightforward multiplication gives the equivalent pressure in torr units.
Conversion Tool
Result in torr:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert inches of mercury (inhg) to torr is:
torr = inhg × 25.4
Since 1 inch equals 25.4 millimeters, and torr is defined as millimeters of mercury (mmHg), converting inHg to torr involves multiplying the inches by 25.4. Torr and mmHg are equivalent units for pressure, so this conversion is direct.
For example, converting 29 inhg:
- Start with 29 inches of mercury.
- Multiply 29 by 25.4 (since 1 inHg = 25.4 torr).
- 29 × 25.4 = 736.6 torr.
- The result rounds to approximately 736.6 torr.
Conversion Example
Convert 12.5 inhg to torr:
- Identify the value to convert: 12.5 inhg.
- Apply the formula: torr = inhg × 25.4.
- Calculate: 12.5 × 25.4 = 317.5.
- The final value is 317.5 torr.
Convert 7 inhg to torr:
- Value: 7 inhg.
- Formula: 7 × 25.4.
- Calculate: 177.8 torr.
- So, 7 inhg equals 177.8 torr.
Convert 45.2 inhg to torr:
- Value: 45.2 inhg.
- Formula: 45.2 × 25.4.
- Calculate: 1148.08 torr.
- Thus, 45.2 inhg equals 1148.08 torr.
Conversion Chart
This chart shows the conversion from inHg to torr for values between 4.0 and 54.0. To use it, find the inHg value in the first column, then read across to see the equivalent torr value.
| inHg | torr |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 101.6 |
| 10.0 | 254.0 |
| 16.0 | 406.4 |
| 22.0 | 558.8 |
| 28.0 | 711.2 |
| 34.0 | 863.6 |
| 40.0 | 1016.0 |
| 46.0 | 1168.4 |
| 50.0 | 1270.0 |
| 54.0 | 1371.6 |
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Conversion Definitions
inhg: Inches of mercury (inhg) is a pressure measurement unit based on the height of a mercury column in inches. It measures pressure by the weight of mercury supported by the atmosphere or a fluid. Used in barometers, it indicates atmospheric pressure levels.
torr: Torr is a unit of pressure equal to one millimeter of mercury (mmHg). Named after Evangelista Torricelli, it measures pressure by the height of mercury column in millimeters. Torr is commonly used in vacuum physics and some scientific pressure measurements.
Conversion FAQs
Why does multiplying by 25.4 convert inhg to torr?
Because one inch equals 25.4 millimeters, and torr measures pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Since inhg measures inches of mercury, converting inches to millimeters directly converts inhg to torr. This multiplication changes the unit scale from inches to millimeters.
Are torr and mmHg exactly the same?
Torr is defined as exactly 1/760 of standard atmospheric pressure, which is very close to 1 mmHg. In many practical applications, torr and mmHg are used interchangeably, but torr is a precise unit defined by physics standards, while mmHg is more historical.
Can I use this conversion for any pressure measurement?
This conversion only works for pressure units expressed in inches of mercury to torr. Using it for other pressure units like psi or pascal will produce wrong results. Always confirm the input unit before converting.
Why might my converted value differ slightly from others?
Rounding differences or using approximate conversion factors can cause small discrepancies. Also, some sources might use slightly different definitions based on temperature or local gravity, affecting the exact conversion.
Is there a simpler way to convert inhg to torr without a calculator?
You can estimate by multiplying the inhg value by 25, which gives a close approximation. For example, 29 inhg times 25 is 725 torr, close to the exact 736.6 torr. This rough method saves time when only an estimate is needed.