Discover the simplicity of converting thermal calories to gram-force centimeters with our user-friendly tool – intrigue awaits as you explore this essential converter developed by Newtum.
A calorie (symbol: cal), specifically a thermochemical calorie, is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere. It's a small energy unit commonly used in chemistry and biology, and it's equivalent to 4.184 joules.
Definition of Gram-forceA gram-force (gf) is a unit of force in the gravitational metric system. It is defined as the force exerted by one gram of mass in standard Earth gravity. One gram-force is equal to the force exerted by a mass of one gram falling freely in Earth's gravitational field, which is approximately 9.80665 meters per second squared (m/s²).
| Calorie th | Gram-force Centimeter (gf·cm) |
|---|---|
1 cal
|
42696 gf·cm
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2 cal
|
85392 gf·cm
|
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3 cal
|
128088 gf·cm
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4 cal
|
170784 gf·cm
|
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5 cal
|
213480 gf·cm
|
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6 cal
|
256176 gf·cm
|
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7 cal
|
298872 gf·cm
|
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8 cal
|
341568 gf·cm
|
|
9 cal
|
384264 gf·cm
|
|
10 cal
|
426960 gf·cm
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1 cal = 42696 gf·cm
1 gf·cm = 2.342278e-5 cal
Example 1:
Convert 5 cal to gf·cm:
5 cal = 5 × 42696 gf·cm = 213480 gf·cm
Example 2:
Convert 0.5 cal to gf·cm:
0.5 cal = 0.5 × 42696 gf·cm = 21348 gf·cm
A brief history of the Calorie th to Gram-force Centimeter Converter reflects the evolution of energy measurement from food to mechanical work. The tool encapsulates a fundamental concept in physics: the conversion of energy units from one form to another, a notion that dates back to the 19th century with the development of the laws of thermodynamics.
Understanding the practicality of energy conversion is foundational. Here's how our Calorie th to Gram-force Centimeter Converter can be applied in real-world scenarios:
Example 1:
Converting 10 cal to gf·cm:
10 cal = 10 × 42696 gf·cm = 426960 gf·cm
Example 2:
Converting 25 cal to gf·cm:
25 cal = 25 × 42696 gf·cm = 1067400 gf·cm
What does the Calorie th to Gram-force Centimeter Converter do?
This tool helps you convert calories (cal) into gram-force centimeters (gf·cm), which is a measure of mechanical energy.
How accurate is the conversion?
The conversion is based on the standard value of 1 cal = 42696 gf·cm, ensuring high accuracy for your calculations.
Can I convert gram-force centimeters back to calories?
Yes, the converter also allows you to perform the reverse calculation to find the caloric value from a given mechanical energy in gf·cm.
