Convert dyne centimeter to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert dyne centimeter [dyn*cm] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to dyne centimeter.
How to Convert Dyne Centimeter to Kilojoule
1 dyn*cm = 1e-10 kJ
Example: convert 15 dyn*cm to kJ:
15 dyn*cm = 15 × 1e-10 kJ = 1.5e-09 kJ
Dyne Centimeter to Kilojoule 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.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.