Convert kilogram-force centimeter to kilocalorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)], or Convert kilocalorie (IT) to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kilocalorie (It)
1 kgf*cm = 2.34227811216203e-05 kcal (IT)
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to kcal (IT):
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 2.34227811216203e-05 kcal (IT) = 0.000351341716824305 kcal (IT)
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kilocalorie (It) 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).
Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.