Convert kilopond meter to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert kilopond meter [kp*m] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to kilopond meter.
How to Convert Kilopond Meter to Gigawatt-Hour
1 kp*m = 2.72406944444444e-12 GW*h
Example: convert 15 kp*m to GW*h:
15 kp*m = 15 × 2.72406944444444e-12 GW*h = 4.08610416666667e-11 GW*h
Kilopond Meter to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Kilopond Meter
A kilopond meter (kp·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilopond applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilopond meter was used in the past within the metric system to quantify torque, especially in mechanical and engineering contexts, before the adoption of the new SI units. It is based on the kilopond, a gravitational unit of force equivalent to the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
Current Use
The kilopond meter is largely obsolete and rarely used today. Torque is now typically measured in newton meters (N·m) within the SI system, which is the standard in scientific and engineering applications.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.