Convert attojoule to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert attojoule [aJ] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to attojoule.
How to Convert Attojoule to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 aJ = 1.01971621297793e-17 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 aJ to kgf*cm:
15 aJ = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-17 kgf*cm = 1.52957431946689e-16 kgf*cm
Attojoule to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Attojoule
An attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy equal to 10^-18 joules.
History/Origin
The attojoule was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of energy, particularly in fields like nanotechnology and quantum physics, as the need to quantify very tiny energy scales grew.
Current Use
The attojoule is used in scientific research to measure minute energy quantities, such as in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular biology, where energies involved are extremely small.
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).