Convert newton meter to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert newton meter [N*m] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to newton meter.
How to Convert Newton Meter to Kilojoule
1 N*m = 0.001 kJ
Example: convert 15 N*m to kJ:
15 N*m = 15 × 0.001 kJ = 0.015 kJ
Newton Meter to Kilojoule Conversion Table
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Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.