Convert kilogram-force meter to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to kilogram-force meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Meter to Kilowatt-Second
1 kgf*m = 0.00980665 kW*s
Example: convert 15 kgf*m to kW*s:
15 kgf*m = 15 × 0.00980665 kW*s = 0.14709975 kW*s
Kilogram-Force Meter to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
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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.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.