Convert kilogram-force centimeter to therm
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to therm [thm], or Convert therm to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Therm
1 kgf*cm = 9.29490946452131e-10 thm
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to thm:
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 9.29490946452131e-10 thm = 1.3942364196782e-08 thm
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Therm Conversion Table
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Kilogram-Force Centimeter
Kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one kilogram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force centimeter originated from the use of the kilogram-force as a unit of force in the metric system, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length, primarily used in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, kgf·cm is largely considered a non-SI unit and is used in certain engineering fields, such as torque measurement in automotive and mechanical applications, but is being gradually replaced by SI units like Newton-meter (Nm).
Therm
A therm is a unit of energy used primarily to measure natural gas consumption, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm was introduced in the early 20th century by the American Gas Association to standardize natural gas billing and measurement; it became widely adopted in North America for energy calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm is still used in the natural gas industry for billing and energy measurement, although other units like gigajoules and cubic meters are also common globally.