Convert kilogram-force meter to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to kilogram-force meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Meter to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 kgf*m = 100 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 kgf*m to kgf*cm:
15 kgf*m = 15 × 100 kgf*cm = 1500 kgf*cm
Kilogram-Force Meter to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.
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).