Convert Btu (IT) to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to Btu (IT).
How to Convert Btu (It) to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 Btu (IT) = 10758.5755584221 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to kgf*cm:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 10758.5755584221 kgf*cm = 161378.633376331 kgf*cm
Btu (It) to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
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).