Convert calorie (IT) to gram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to gram-force meter [gf*m], or Convert gram-force meter to calorie (IT).
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Gram-Force Meter
1 cal (IT) = 426.934784049599 gf*m
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to gf*m:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 426.934784049599 gf*m = 6404.02176074398 gf*m
Calorie (It) to Gram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.
Gram-Force Meter
A gram-force meter (gf·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force meter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force meter is rarely used; it is mainly of historical interest or in specific niche applications where CGS units are still referenced, but most torque measurements are expressed in SI units such as newton-meters.