Convert gram-force centimeter to kilowatt-second
Please provide values below to convert gram-force centimeter [gf*cm] to kilowatt-second [kW*s], or Convert kilowatt-second to gram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Centimeter to Kilowatt-Second
1 gf*cm = 9.80665e-08 kW*s
Example: convert 15 gf*cm to kW*s:
15 gf*cm = 15 × 9.80665e-08 kW*s = 1.4709975e-06 kW*s
Gram-Force Centimeter to Kilowatt-Second Conversion Table
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Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
Kilowatt-Second
A kilowatt-second (kW·s) is a unit of energy equal to the energy transferred or converted when a power of one kilowatt is applied for one second.
History/Origin
The kilowatt-second has been used historically in physics and engineering to quantify energy, especially in contexts where power and time are relevant, but it is less common than other energy units like joules or kilowatt-hours.
Current Use
Today, the kilowatt-second is primarily used in specialized fields such as electrical engineering and energy calculations, often for convenience in measuring short-term energy transfer, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most applications.