Convert kilogram-force centimeter to Btu (th)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to Btu (th) [Btu (th)], or Convert Btu (th) to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Btu (Th)
1 kgf*cm = 9.30113110608993e-05 Btu (th)
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to Btu (th):
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 9.30113110608993e-05 Btu (th) = 0.00139516966591349 Btu (th)
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Btu (Th) 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).
Btu (Th)
The Btu (th), or British thermal unit (th), is a unit of energy used primarily in the United States to measure heat content, equivalent to the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
History/Origin
The Btu (th) originated from the British thermal unit, a traditional unit of heat in the British Imperial system, and has been used historically in heating, cooling, and energy industries to quantify energy content and heat transfer.
Current Use
Today, the Btu (th) is mainly used in the energy sector, particularly in heating and cooling systems, natural gas billing, and energy content measurement, especially within the United States.