Convert gram-force centimeter to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 gf*cm = 3.7037037037037e-11 hp*h
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to hp*h:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 3.7037037037037e-11 hp*h = 5.55555555555556e-10 hp*h
Gram-Force Centimeter to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
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Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
Horsepower (Metric) Hour
A unit of energy representing the amount of work done by one horsepower over one hour, equivalent to 745.7 joules.
History/Origin
The horsepower hour was historically used to quantify energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
It is rarely used in modern practice, but may still appear in legacy systems or specific industrial applications to measure energy output or consumption related to horsepower-rated equipment.