Convert gram-force centimeter to gigajoule
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to gigajoule [GJ], or Convert gigajoule to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Gigajoule
1 gf*cm = 9.80665e-14 GJ
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to GJ:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 9.80665e-14 GJ = 1.4709975e-12 GJ
Gram-Force Centimeter to Gigajoule Conversion Table
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Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.