What is a gram-force meter (gf*m)?

A gram-force meter is a unit of work or energy that equals the work done by a force of one gram-force acting through a distance of one meter, based on standard gravity.

Why convert gram-force meter to kilocalorie (th)?

This conversion helps translate mechanical work measurements into energy units widely used in nutrition and thermal engineering for better comparison and analysis.

Is the kilocalorie (thermochemical) the same as the SI joule?

No, the kilocalorie (thermochemical) is defined as exactly 4,184 joules and is used primarily in food energy and some engineering contexts.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts energy values from gram-force meter [gf*m], a non-SI unit based on gravity force over distance, into kilocalorie (thermochemical) [kcal (th)], commonly used to express energy content in food and thermal engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the energy value in gram-force meter [gf*m] that you want to convert
Select gram-force meter [gf*m] as the input unit and kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent energy in kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)]
Review the calculated result for application in engineering, nutritional, or thermochemical analysis

Key Features

Converts energy from gram-force meter [gf*m] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] instantly
Uses precise conversion factor based on standard gravity and thermochemical definitions
Ideal for legacy mechanical work, nutrition energy, and thermal engineering contexts
Browser-based and easy to use with no installation required
Supports accurate reference to energy units relevant to multiple disciplines

Examples

Convert 1000 gram-force meter [gf*m] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)]: 1000 × 0.0000023438456022222 = 0.0023438 kcal (th)
Convert 500 gram-force meter [gf*m] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)]: 500 × 0.0000023438456022222 = 0.0011719 kcal (th)

Common Use Cases

Describing small mechanical work in legacy engineering documents
Comparing historical force-distance measurements to SI and thermochemical units
Estimating energy in small mechanical devices originally measured by gravity-based units
Labeling food energy content and planning dietary intake with kilocalorie units
Thermochemical and heat quantity calculations in chemical engineering fields

Tips & Best Practices

Always verify the unit context to ensure correct application of the conversion
Use this tool for approximate conversions since gram-force meter is a non-SI unit
Consider rounding carefully due to very small conversion factors involved
Cross-check results when integrating with SI joule-based energy data for accuracy
Apply the conversion for legacy data archival or comparative energy evaluations

Limitations

Gram-force meter is a non-SI unit that is less commonly used in modern practices
Conversions can be approximate and may have rounding errors due to small numerical factors
Kilocalorie (thermochemical) unit differs slightly from SI joule-based units and needs careful handling
Not suitable for high-precision scientific work without supplementary verification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a gram-force meter (gf*m)?: A gram-force meter is a unit of work or energy that equals the work done by a force of one gram-force acting through a distance of one meter, based on standard gravity.
Why convert gram-force meter to kilocalorie (th)?: This conversion helps translate mechanical work measurements into energy units widely used in nutrition and thermal engineering for better comparison and analysis.
Is the kilocalorie (thermochemical) the same as the SI joule?: No, the kilocalorie (thermochemical) is defined as exactly 4,184 joules and is used primarily in food energy and some engineering contexts.

Key Terminology

Gram-force meter [gf*m]: A non-SI unit of energy denoting work done by a force of one gram-force over one meter, using standard gravity.
Kilocalorie (thermochemical) [kcal (th)]: An energy unit equal to 1000 thermochemical calories, defined exactly as 4,184 joules, commonly used in food energy assessment.
Standard gravity (g0): The conventional acceleration due to gravity, 9.80665 m/s², used in defining units like gram-force meter.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does a gram-force meter [gf*m] measure?

Electrical current

Mechanical work or energy

Temperature difference

What is the exact value of one kilocalorie (th) in joules?

1000 joules

4184 joules

9.80665 joules

Why might conversions involving gram-force meter be approximate?

Because it uses standard gravity and is non-SI

Because it is based on temperature changes

Because it measures volume instead of energy

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