Convert kilogram-force centimeter to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Gigawatt-Hour
1 kgf*cm = 2.72406944444444e-14 GW*h
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to GW*h:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 2.72406944444444e-14 GW*h = 4.08610416666667e-13 GW*h
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.