Convert electron-volt to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert electron-volt [eV] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to electron-volt.
How to Convert Electron-Volt to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 eV = 1.6337654897442e-20 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 eV to kgf*m:
15 eV = 15 × 1.6337654897442e-20 kgf*m = 2.45064823461631e-19 kgf*m
Electron-Volt to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Electron-Volt
An electron-volt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing atomic and subatomic energies, especially in quantum physics and particle physics, replacing larger units like the joule for small-scale energies.
Current Use
The electron-volt is widely used in physics and chemistry to quantify energies at the atomic and subatomic levels, such as in spectroscopy, particle physics, and quantum mechanics, due to its convenience in expressing small energy values.
Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.