What is a kilopond meter (kp*m)?

It is a unit of work or energy defined as the work done by a constant force of one kilopond acting through a displacement of one meter, equal to exactly 9.80665 joules.

Where is kilocalorie (th) commonly used?

Kilocalorie (thermochemical) is widely used to express food energy content and in thermal and chemical engineering related to heat energy.

Why convert between kp*m and kcal (th)?

Converting allows translation of mechanical energy units from historical engineering contexts into thermal units useful in nutrition and thermochemical calculations.

How to Convert from Kilopond meter [kp*m] to Kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)]?

Convert energy values from kilopond meter [kp*m] to kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] using this simple and precise unit conversion tool. Ideal for engineering, nutrition, and thermochemistry applications.

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Kilopond meter [kp*m] to Kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts energy measurements from kilopond meter (kp*m), a historical unit of mechanical work, to kilocalorie (thermochemical), a unit commonly used in nutrition and thermal engineering to express heat energy.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the energy value in kilopond meter (kp*m)
Select kilopond meter as the input unit
Choose kilocalorie (th) as the output unit
Click convert to get the equivalent value in kcal (th)

Key Features

Converts between kilopond meter and kilocalorie (thermochemical) energy units
Utilizes an exact conversion rate based on defined joule equivalences
Supports applications in historical engineering, nutrition, and thermochemical contexts
Web-based and easy to use with no installation required

Examples

Convert 10 kp*m: 10 × 0.0023438456 = 0.023438456 kcal (th)
Convert 100 kp*m: 100 × 0.0023438456 = 0.23438456 kcal (th)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting historical mechanical work or lifting data using legacy kilogram-force units
Converting older energy data to modern thermal units for engineering analysis
Determining energy content in food and nutrition labeling with thermochemical calories
Evaluating heat content and specific heat values in thermochemical engineering

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure units are consistently used, as the kilocalorie (th) differs from other calorie definitions
Use this conversion tool primarily for older data or legacy engineering documents involving kp*m
Verify conversions when dealing with mixed unit systems to maintain accuracy
Understand the context of energy measurement for appropriate unit application

Limitations

Kilopond meter is a non-SI unit mainly found in historical data and has been superseded by joules
Kilocalorie (th) is defined thermochemically and varies from other calorie units, requiring careful unit consistency
Conversion is most relevant for legacy documents and nutrition or thermochemical energy values

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kilopond meter (kp*m)?: It is a unit of work or energy defined as the work done by a constant force of one kilopond acting through a displacement of one meter, equal to exactly 9.80665 joules.
Where is kilocalorie (th) commonly used?: Kilocalorie (thermochemical) is widely used to express food energy content and in thermal and chemical engineering related to heat energy.
Why convert between kp*m and kcal (th)?: Converting allows translation of mechanical energy units from historical engineering contexts into thermal units useful in nutrition and thermochemical calculations.

Key Terminology

Kilopond meter (kp*m): A historical unit of work equal to the force of one kilopond acting through one meter, exactly 9.80665 joules.
Kilocalorie (th) [kcal (th)]: A thermochemical energy unit equal to 1,000 thermochemical calories, defined exactly as 4,184 joules.
Joule: The SI unit of energy, defined as the work done when a force of one newton moves an object one meter.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does 1 kilopond meter represent?

The work of one joule over one meter

The work done by one kilogram-force through one meter

The energy of one thermochemical calorie

Kilocalorie (th) is primarily used to measure:

Mechanical energy in legacy systems

Energy content in food and heat quantities

Force applied over a distance

Which unit has replaced kilopond meter in modern measurements?

Joule

Calorie

Newton

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