Convert dyne centimeter to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 dyn*cm = 1.01971621297793e-08 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to kgf*m:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-08 kgf*m = 1.52957431946689e-07 kgf*m
Dyne Centimeter to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
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.