Convert erg to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert erg [erg] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to erg.
How to Convert Erg to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 erg = 2.39005736137667e-11 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 erg to kcal (th):
15 erg = 15 × 2.39005736137667e-11 kcal (th) = 3.58508604206501e-10 kcal (th)
Erg to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
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Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
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.