Convert kilogram-force centimeter to calorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to calorie (IT) [cal (IT)], or Convert calorie (IT) to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Calorie (It)
1 kgf*cm = 0.0234227811216203 cal (IT)
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to cal (IT):
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 0.0234227811216203 cal (IT) = 0.351341716824305 cal (IT)
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Calorie (It) Conversion Table
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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).
Calorie (It)
The calorie (cal) is a unit of energy traditionally used to quantify the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
History/Origin
The calorie was originally defined in the 19th century as a unit of heat energy in thermodynamics. It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts. The 'small calorie' (cal) is distinct from the 'large calorie' (kcal), which is commonly used in food energy labeling.
Current Use
Today, the calorie is primarily used in nutrition to measure the energy content of foods and beverages, although the SI unit of energy, the joule, is increasingly preferred in scientific and technical fields.