Convert kilogram-force centimeter to horsepower (metric) hour
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to horsepower (metric) hour [hp*h], or Convert horsepower (metric) hour to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Horsepower (Metric) Hour
1 kgf*cm = 3.7037037037037e-08 hp*h
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to hp*h:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 3.7037037037037e-08 hp*h = 5.55555555555556e-07 hp*h
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Horsepower (Metric) Hour Conversion Table
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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).
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energy in mechanical and engineering contexts, especially in the era of steam and early engines, but has largely been replaced by standard energy units like joules and kilowatt-hours.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.