Convert gram-force centimeter to kilocalorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)], or Convert kilocalorie (IT) to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Kilocalorie (It)
1 gf*cm = 2.34227811216203e-08 kcal (IT)
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to kcal (IT):
15 gf*cm = 15 × 2.34227811216203e-08 kcal (IT) = 3.51341716824305e-07 kcal (IT)
Gram-Force Centimeter to Kilocalorie (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.
Kilocalorie (It)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.