Convert gram-force meter to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert gram-force meter [gf*m] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to gram-force meter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Meter to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 gf*m = 0.001 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 gf*m to kgf*m:
15 gf*m = 15 × 0.001 kgf*m = 0.015 kgf*m
Gram-Force Meter to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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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.
Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.