Convert kilogram-force centimeter to nanojoule
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to nanojoule [nJ], or Convert nanojoule to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Nanojoule
1 kgf*cm = 98066500 nJ
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to nJ:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 98066500 nJ = 1470997500 nJ
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Nanojoule 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).
Nanojoule
A nanojoule (nJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billionth (10^-9) of a joule.
History/Origin
The nanojoule was introduced as part of the SI unit system to measure very small amounts of energy, especially in scientific and technological contexts, with its usage becoming more common with advancements in nanotechnology and micro-scale energy measurements.
Current Use
Nanojoules are used in fields such as electronics, nanotechnology, and physics to quantify small energy quantities, including in the measurement of energy consumption in micro- and nano-scale devices.