Convert kilopond meter to kilocalorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kilopond meter [kp*m] to kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)], or Convert kilocalorie (IT) to kilopond meter.
How to Convert Kilopond Meter to Kilocalorie (It)
1 kp*m = 0.00234227811216203 kcal (IT)
Example: convert 15 kp*m to kcal (IT):
15 kp*m = 15 × 0.00234227811216203 kcal (IT) = 0.0351341716824305 kcal (IT)
Kilopond Meter to Kilocalorie (It) Conversion Table
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Kilopond Meter
A kilopond meter (kp·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilopond applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilopond meter was used in the past within the metric system to quantify torque, especially in mechanical and engineering contexts, before the adoption of the new SI units. It is based on the kilopond, a gravitational unit of force equivalent to the weight of one kilogram under standard gravity.
Current Use
The kilopond meter is largely obsolete and rarely used today. Torque is now typically measured in newton meters (N·m) within the SI system, which is the standard in scientific and engineering applications.
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.