Convert calorie (IT) to kilogram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert calorie (IT) [cal (IT)] to kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm], or Convert kilogram-force centimeter to calorie (IT).
How to Convert Calorie (It) to Kilogram-Force Centimeter
1 cal (IT) = 42.6934784049599 kgf*cm
Example: convert 15 cal (IT) to kgf*cm:
15 cal (IT) = 15 × 42.6934784049599 kgf*cm = 640.402176074398 kgf*cm
Calorie (It) to Kilogram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
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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 It has historically been used in nutrition and physics, but has largely been replaced by the joule in scientific contexts.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.
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).