Convert gram-force centimeter to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Gigawatt-Hour
1 gf*cm = 2.72406944444444e-17 GW*h
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to GW*h:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 2.72406944444444e-17 GW*h = 4.08610416666667e-16 GW*h
Gram-Force Centimeter to Gigawatt-Hour 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.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.