Convert joule to gram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert joule [J] to gram-force centimeter [gf*cm], or Convert gram-force centimeter to joule.
How to Convert Joule to Gram-Force Centimeter
1 J = 10197.1621297793 gf*cm
Example: convert 15 J to gf*cm:
15 J = 15 × 10197.1621297793 gf*cm = 152957.431946689 gf*cm
Joule to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Joule
The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, work, and heat, defined as the work done when a force of one newton acts over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The joule was named after James Prescott Joule in 1889 to honor his work in energy and thermodynamics. It was adopted as the SI unit of energy in 1948.
Current Use
The joule is widely used in physics, engineering, and everyday contexts to quantify energy, work, and heat in various applications, including electricity, mechanics, and thermodynamics.
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.