Convert gram-force centimeter to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Calorie (It)
1 gf*cm = 2.34227811216203e-05 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to cal (IT):
15 gf*cm = 15 × 2.34227811216203e-05 cal (IT) = 0.000351341716824305 cal (IT)
Gram-Force Centimeter to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
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Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter 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 centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
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 It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts.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.