Convert dyne centimeter to kilopond meter
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to kilopond meter [kp*m], or Convert kilopond meter to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Kilopond Meter
1 dyn*cm = 1.01971621297793e-08 kp*m
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to kp*m:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-08 kp*m = 1.52957431946689e-07 kp*m
Dyne Centimeter to Kilopond 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.
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.