Convert attojoule to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert attojoule [aJ] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to attojoule.
How to Convert Attojoule to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 aJ = 1.01971621297793e-19 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 aJ to kgf*m:
15 aJ = 15 × 1.01971621297793e-19 kgf*m = 1.52957431946689e-18 kgf*m
Attojoule to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Attojoule
An attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy equal to 10^-18 joules.
History/Origin
The attojoule was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of energy, particularly in fields like nanotechnology and quantum physics, as the need to quantify very tiny energy scales grew.
Current Use
The attojoule is used in scientific research to measure minute energy quantities, such as in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular biology, where energies involved are extremely small.
Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.