Convert gram-force centimeter to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Newton Meter
1 gf*cm = 9.80665e-05 N*m
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to N*m:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 9.80665e-05 N*m = 0.0014709975 N*m
Gram-Force Centimeter to Newton Meter 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.
Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.