Convert inch-ounce to kilocalorie (IT)
Please provide values below to convert inch-ounce [in*ozf] to kilocalorie (IT) [kcal (IT)], or Convert kilocalorie (IT) to inch-ounce.
How to Convert Inch-Ounce to Kilocalorie (It)
1 in*ozf = 1.68662224132989e-06 kcal (IT)
Example: convert 15 in*ozf to kcal (IT):
15 in*ozf = 15 × 1.68662224132989e-06 kcal (IT) = 2.52993336199484e-05 kcal (IT)
Inch-Ounce to Kilocalorie (It) Conversion Table
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Inch-Ounce
The inch-ounce (in*ozf) is a unit of energy or work, representing the work done when a force of one ounce-force is applied over a distance of one inch.
History/Origin
The inch-ounce originated in the imperial and customary measurement systems, primarily used in the United States for small-scale energy calculations and engineering applications, before being largely replaced by the foot-pound in most contexts.
Current Use
Today, the inch-ounce is rarely used and has been largely superseded by more standard units like the foot-pound. It may still appear in niche engineering, calibration, or historical references within the energy converter category.
Kilocalorie (It)
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 measure of heat energy, primarily used in nutrition and thermodynamics. It became standard in dietary contexts to quantify food energy intake.
Current Use
Today, the kilocalorie is widely used in nutrition to express the energy content of foods and beverages, and in scientific contexts related to energy measurement in biological and physical systems.