Convert calorie (th) to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert calorie (th) [cal (th)] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to calorie (th).
How to Convert Calorie (Th) to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 cal (th) = 0.426649263509965 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 cal (th) to kgf*m:
15 cal (th) = 15 × 0.426649263509965 kgf*m = 6.39973895264948 kgf*m
Calorie (Th) to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Calorie (Th)
The calorie (th) is a unit of energy used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie (th) was historically used in the context of thermochemistry and nutrition, originating from the calorie concept in the 19th century. It has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts but remains in common use in some regions and fields.
Current Use
Today, the calorie (th) is primarily used in nutrition labeling and food energy measurements, especially in regions where the thermochemical calorie is still recognized, although the joule is the SI standard.
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.