Convert kilogram-force centimeter to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kilojoule
1 kgf*cm = 9.80665e-05 kJ
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to kJ:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 9.80665e-05 kJ = 0.0014709975 kJ
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kilojoule Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.