What is a millitorr (mTorr)?
A millitorr (mTorr) is a unit of pressure. It equals one-thousandth of a torr. People often use mTorr in vacuum work, like lab systems and thin-film tools.
What is a pascal (Pa)?
A pascal (Pa) is the SI unit of pressure. It measures force per area, in newtons per square meter (N/m²). Pascals are common in science, weather, and engineering.
What is the conversion from mTorr to pascals?
Use this fixed relationship:
- 1 Torr = 133.322368421 Pa
So:
- 1 mTorr = 0.001 Torr = 0.133322368421 Pa
How do you convert mTorr to Pa?
Multiply mTorr by 0.133322368421.
- Pa = mTorr × 0.133322368421
Example:
- 50 mTorr × 0.133322368421 = 6.666118421 Pa
How do you convert Pa to mTorr?
Divide pascals by 0.133322368421.
- mTorr = Pa ÷ 0.133322368421
Example:
- 10 Pa ÷ 0.133322368421 = 75.006168 mTorr
Why does 1 mTorr equal about 0.1333 Pa?
A torr is based on standard atmosphere pressure. Since 1 atm = 760 Torr and 1 atm = 101,325 Pa, a torr works out to about 133.322 Pa. A millitorr is one-thousandth of that value.
What are common mTorr to Pa conversions?
Here are quick reference values (rounded):
- 1 mTorr = 0.133322 Pa
- 10 mTorr = 1.333224 Pa
- 100 mTorr = 13.332237 Pa
- 500 mTorr = 66.661184 Pa
- 1,000 mTorr = 133.322368 Pa
How many pascals are in 760 Torr and 760,000 mTorr?
Since 760 Torr = 1 atm, it equals 101,325 Pa.
Also, 760,000 mTorr = 760 Torr, so it also equals 101,325 Pa.
What is the difference between mTorr and mmHg?
They are close but not always identical. Torr is defined as 1/760 of an atmosphere. mmHg depends on mercury density and gravity, which can vary by standard. In many everyday uses, people treat torr and mmHg as equal, but high-accuracy work may separate them.
How many significant digits should you use when converting mTorr to Pa?
Match your input precision. If your gauge reads 5.0 mTorr, keep about two significant digits in the result. If you need tight control, keep more digits during math, then round at the end.
Does temperature change the mTorr to Pa conversion?
No. The conversion is a unit change, not a gas-law change. Temperature affects gas behavior, but it doesn't change how mTorr converts to pascals.
Is mTorr an absolute pressure or a gauge pressure?
mTorr is a unit, not a reference type. It can describe absolute pressure (common in vacuum) or gauge pressure, depending on the sensor and setup. Check whether your reading is referenced to a vacuum or to ambient air.
Where are mTorr and pascals used most often?
- mTorr: vacuum chambers, coating systems, plasma tools, leak checks
- Pa: research papers, SI-based specs, engineering calculations, standards work