Convert erg to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert erg [erg] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to erg.
How to Convert Erg to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 erg = 1.01971621297793e-06 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 erg to kgf*cm:
15 erg = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-06 kgf*cm = 1.52957431946689e-05 kgf*cm
Erg to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
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).