Discover Newtum's Kilocalorie th to Erg Converter: a user-friendly online tool designed for precise conversions from kcal to erg. Unleash your curiosity and explore the ease of unit conversions!
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy commonly used in measuring the calorific, heating, or metabolic value of foods. It is equivalent to 1000 small calories, often referred to as calories, and represents the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius.
Definition of ErgAn erg is a unit of energy and work in the centimetre-gram-second (CGS) system. It is defined as the amount of work done by a force of one dyne exerted for a distance of one centimetre. In the metric system, one erg is equivalent to 10^-7 joules.
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Erg |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 4.18400e+10 erg |
| 2 kcal | 8.36800e+10 erg |
| 3 kcal | 1.25520e+11 erg |
| 4 kcal | 1.67360e+11 erg |
| 5 kcal | 2.09200e+11 erg |
| 6 kcal | 2.51040e+11 erg |
| 7 kcal | 2.92880e+11 erg |
| 8 kcal | 3.34720e+11 erg |
| 9 kcal | 3.76560e+11 erg |
| 10 kcal | 4.18400e+11 erg |
1 kcal = 4.18400e+7 ergs
1 erg = 2.39006e-8 kcals
Example 1:
Convert 5 kcal to ergs:
5 kcal = 5 × 4.18400e+7 ergs = 2.09200e+8 ergs
Example 2:
Convert 2.5 kcal to ergs:
2.5 kcal = 2.5 × 4.18400e+7 ergs = 1.04600e+8 ergs
A brief history of energy conversion reveals that the concept of the kilocalorie emerged in the 19th century during studies of heat and work. Over time, the kilocalorie became a key unit for dietary energy. The erg, part of the CGS system, also dates back to the 19th century, providing a microscopic scale for measuring work and energy.
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Example 1: To convert 10 kilocalories to ergs, simply multiply by the conversion factor: 10 kcal * 4.18400e+10 erg/kcal = 4.18400e+11 ergs.
Example 2: Converting 20 kilocalories to ergs: 20 kcal * 4.18400e+10 erg/kcal = 8.36800e+11 ergs.
