Convert calorie (nutritional) to newton meter
Please provide values below to convert calorie (nutritional) [Cal] to newton meter [N*m], or Convert newton meter to calorie (nutritional).
How to Convert Calorie (Nutritional) to Newton Meter
1 Cal = 4186.8 N*m
Example: convert 15 Cal to N*m:
15 Cal = 15 × 4186.8 N*m = 62802 N*m
Calorie (Nutritional) to Newton Meter Conversion Table
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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.
Newton Meter
A newton meter (N·m) is a unit of torque or energy, representing the amount of force applied over a distance.
History/Origin
The newton meter was established as a standard unit of torque and energy in the International System of Units (SI) to provide a consistent measurement for mechanical work and rotational force.
Current Use
It is commonly used in engineering and physics to quantify torque in mechanical systems and to measure energy in contexts such as physics calculations and energy conversions.