Convert kilogram-force centimeter to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kilowatt-Second
1 kgf*cm = 9.80665e-05 kW*s
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to kW*s:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 9.80665e-05 kW*s = 0.0014709975 kW*s
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kilowatt-Second 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).
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.