Convert gram-force meter to kiloton
Please provide values below to convert gram-force meter [gf*m] to kiloton [kton], or Convert kiloton to gram-force meter.
How to Convert Gram-Force Meter to Kiloton
1 gf*m = 2.34384560229446e-15 kton
Example: convert 15 gf*m to kton:
15 gf*m = 15 × 2.34384560229446e-15 kton = 3.51576840344168e-14 kton
Gram-Force Meter to Kiloton Conversion Table
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Gram-Force Meter
A gram-force meter (gf·m) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one meter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force meter 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 meter is rarely used; it is mainly of historical interest or in specific niche applications where CGS units are still referenced, but most torque measurements are expressed in SI units such as newton-meters.
Kiloton
A kiloton (kton) is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 metric tons or 1,000,000 kilograms.
History/Origin
The term 'kiloton' has been used historically to measure large quantities of mass, especially in contexts like military explosives and nuclear weapon yields, where it signifies the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT.
Current Use
Today, kilotons are primarily used to quantify the explosive power of nuclear weapons and large-scale energy measurements, as well as in some industrial and scientific applications involving large masses.