Convert kilocalorie (IT) to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to kilocalorie (IT).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (It) to Newton Meter
1 kcal (IT) = 4186.8 N*m
Example: convert 15 kcal (IT) to N*m:
15 kcal (IT) = 15 × 4186.8 N*m = 62802 N*m
Kilocalorie (It) to Newton Meter Conversion Table
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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.
Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.