Convert kilopond meter to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert kilopond meter [kp*m] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to kilopond meter.
How to Convert Kilopond Meter to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 kp*m = 0.00234384560229445 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 kp*m to kcal (th):
15 kp*m = 15 × 0.00234384560229445 kcal (th) = 0.0351576840344168 kcal (th)
Kilopond Meter to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
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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.
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.