Convert kilocalorie (th) to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to kilocalorie (th).
How to Convert Kilocalorie (Th) to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 kcal (th) = 426.649263509965 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 kcal (th) to kgf*m:
15 kcal (th) = 15 × 426.649263509965 kgf*m = 6399.73895264948 kgf*m
Kilocalorie (Th) to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.
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.