Convert dyne centimeter to kilocalorie (th)
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)], or Convert kilocalorie (th) to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Kilocalorie (Th)
1 dyn*cm = 2.39005736137667e-11 kcal (th)
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to kcal (th):
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 2.39005736137667e-11 kcal (th) = 3.58508604206501e-10 kcal (th)
Dyne Centimeter to Kilocalorie (Th) Conversion Table
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Dyne Centimeter
A dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one dyne acts over a distance of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The dyne centimeter originated from the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, commonly used in physics before the adoption of the SI system, to measure small amounts of energy or work.
Current Use
Today, the dyne centimeter is primarily used in theoretical physics and specialized fields dealing with CGS units, but it is largely replaced by the joule in most practical applications.
Kilocalorie (Th)
A kilocalorie (kcal) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 calories, commonly used to measure the energy content of food and beverages.
History/Origin
The kilocalorie originated in the 19th century as a unit to quantify heat energy, especially in nutrition and thermodynamics. It was widely adopted in the early 20th century for dietary energy measurement.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is primarily used in nutrition to express the energy content of food and drinks, although it is often simply called a 'calorie' in everyday language.