Convert kilogram-force centimeter to therm (EC)
Please provide values below to convert kilogram-force centimeter [kgf*cm] to therm (EC) [thm (EC)], or Convert therm (EC) to kilogram-force centimeter.
How to Convert Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Therm (Ec)
1 kgf*cm = 9.29490946452131e-10 thm (EC)
Example: convert 15 kgf*cm to thm (EC):
15 kgf*cm = 15 × 9.29490946452131e-10 thm (EC) = 1.3942364196782e-08 thm (EC)
Kilogram-Force Centimeter to Therm (Ec) 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 (Ec)
The therm (EC) is a unit of energy used primarily in the measurement of natural gas and heating energy, equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs).
History/Origin
The therm originated in the early 19th century as a practical unit for measuring large quantities of heat energy, especially in the gas industry, and has been standardized in various regions for energy billing and calculations.
Current Use
Today, the therm (EC) is used mainly in the natural gas industry and energy sectors to quantify heat energy consumption, although it has largely been supplemented or replaced by SI units like joules and kilowatt-hours in many regions.