Convert kilogram-force centimeter to electron-volt
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to electron-volt [eV], or Convert electron-volt to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Electron-Volt
1 kgf*cm = 6.12082949650606e+17 eV
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to eV:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 6.12082949650606e+17 eV = 9.1812442447591e+18 eV
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Electron-Volt 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).
Electron-Volt
An electron-volt (eV) is a unit of energy equal to the amount of kinetic energy gained or lost by an electron when it is accelerated through an electric potential difference of one volt.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing atomic and subatomic energies, especially in quantum physics and particle physics, replacing larger units like the joule for small-scale energies.
Current Use
The electron-volt is widely used in physics and chemistry to quantify energies at the atomic and subatomic levels, such as in spectroscopy, particle physics, and quantum mechanics, due to its convenience in expressing small energy values.