Convert kilogram-force centimeter to millijoule
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to millijoule [mJ], or Convert millijoule to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Millijoule
1 kgf*cm = 98.0665 mJ
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to mJ:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 98.0665 mJ = 1470.9975 mJ
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Millijoule 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).
Millijoule
A millijoule (mJ) is a unit of energy equal to one thousandth of a joule, where 1 joule equals 1 newton meter or 1 kg·m²/s².
History/Origin
The millijoule is derived from the SI base unit joule, with the prefix 'milli' indicating a factor of 10⁻³. It has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure small amounts of energy, especially in fields like electronics and biomechanics.
Current Use
The millijoule is commonly used today to quantify small energy quantities in electronics, biomedical applications, and energy measurements where precision at a small scale is required.