Convert kilogram-force meter to gigajoule
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] to gigajoule [GJ], or Convert gigajoule to kilogram-force meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Meter to Gigajoule
1 kgf*m = 9.80665e-09 GJ
Example: convert 15 kgf*m to GJ:
15 kgf*m = 15 × 9.80665e-09 GJ = 1.4709975e-07 GJ
Kilogram-Force Meter to Gigajoule Conversion Table
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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.
Gigajoule
A gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy equal to one billion joules, used to measure large amounts of energy such as in power generation and fuel consumption.
History/Origin
The gigajoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a standard measure for large-scale energy quantities, especially in scientific and industrial contexts, gaining prominence in the 20th century.
Current Use
Gigajoules are commonly used today to quantify energy in fields like energy production, consumption, and engineering, particularly for large-scale systems such as power plants, fuel storage, and energy audits.