Convert kilogram-force centimeter to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 kgf*cm = 2.34384560229445e-05 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to kcal (th):
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 2.34384560229445e-05 kcal (th) = 0.000351576840344168 kcal (th)
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Kilocalorie (Th) 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).
Kilocalorie (Th)
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 unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.