Convert kilogram-force centimeter to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kiloton
1 kgf*cm = 2.34384560229446e-14 kton
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to kton:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 2.34384560229446e-14 kton = 3.51576840344168e-13 kton
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kiloton 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).
Kiloton
A kiloton (kton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' has been used historically to measure large quantities of mass, especially in contexts like military explosives and nuclear weapon yields, where it signifies the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are primarily used to quantify the explosive power of nuclear weapons and large-scale energy measurements, as well as in some industrial and scientific applications involving large masses.