Convert dyne centimeter to gigawatt-hour
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to gigawatt-hour [GW*h], or Convert gigawatt-hour to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Gigawatt-Hour
1 dyn*cm = 2.77777777777778e-20 GW*h
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to GW*h:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 2.77777777777778e-20 GW*h = 4.16666666666667e-19 GW*h
Dyne Centimeter to Gigawatt-Hour Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
Gigawatt-Hour
A gigawatt-hour (GW·h) is a unit of energy equal to one billion watt-hours, representing the amount of energy produced or consumed over one hour at a power level of one gigawatt.
History/Origin
The gigawatt-hour emerged as a standard unit of energy measurement in the 20th century with the development of large-scale power generation and electrical engineering, facilitating the quantification of energy production and consumption in power plants and grids.
Current Use
Gigawatt-hours are used today to measure large-scale energy production, consumption, and capacity in power systems, renewable energy projects, and national energy statistics, aiding in energy management and planning.