Convert dyne centimeter to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 dyn*cm = 1.01971621297793e-06 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to kgf*cm:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-06 kgf*cm = 1.52957431946689e-05 kgf*cm
Dyne Centimeter to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical 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).