Convert kiloelectron-volt to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert kiloelectron-volt [keV] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to kiloelectron-volt.
How to Convert Kiloelectron-Volt to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 keV = 1.6337654897442e-17 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 keV to kgf*m:
15 keV = 15 × 1.6337654897442e-17 kgf*m = 2.45064823461631e-16 kgf*m
Kiloelectron-Volt to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
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Kiloelectron-Volt
A kiloelectron-volt (keV) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 electron-volts, commonly used in atomic and nuclear physics to measure small amounts of energy.
History/Origin
The electron-volt was introduced in the early 20th century as a convenient unit for expressing energies at the atomic scale, with the prefix 'kilo' added later to denote 1,000 electron-volts, especially in high-energy physics and astrophysics.
Current Use
The keV is widely used today in fields such as X-ray spectroscopy, astrophysics, and particle physics to quantify energies of particles, photons, and nuclear processes.
Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.