Convert kilogram-force meter to calorie (nutritional)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force meter [kgf*m] to calorie (nutritional) [Cal], or Convert calorie (nutritional) to kilogram-force meter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Meter to Calorie (Nutritional)
1 kgf*m = 0.00234227811216203 Cal
Example: convert 15 kgf*m to Cal:
15 kgf*m = 15 × 0.00234227811216203 Cal = 0.0351341716824305 Cal
Kilogram-Force Meter to Calorie (Nutritional) 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.
Calorie (Nutritional)
A calorie (Cal) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of energy provided by food and beverages, specifically representing the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
History/Origin
The calorie was first introduced in the 19th century as a unit to quantify energy in nutrition. It has since become a standard measure in dietary and nutritional contexts, although the scientific community often prefers the joule as the SI unit of energy.
Current Use
Calories are widely used in nutrition to quantify the energy content of food and beverages, helping consumers manage dietary intake and energy balance. The term 'Calorie' with a capital 'C' typically refers to kilocalories (kcal), which are equivalent to 1,000 small calories.