Convert erg to gram-force centimeter
Please provide values below to convert erg [erg] to gram-force centimeter [gf*cm], or Convert gram-force centimeter to erg.
1 erg = 0.00101971621298 gf*cm. To convert erg to gram-force centimeter, multiply the value by 0.00101971621298; to go the other way, divide by it (1 gf*cm = 980.665 erg). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 erg = 0.00101971621298 gf*cm
- 1 gf*cm = 980.665 erg
- 10 erg = 0.0101971621298 gf*cm
- 100 erg = 0.101971621298 gf*cm
How to Convert Erg to Gram-Force Centimeter
1 erg = 0.00101971621297793 gf*cm
Example: convert 15 erg to gf*cm:
15 erg = 15 × 0.00101971621297793 gf*cm = 0.0152957431946689 gf*cm
Erg to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion Table
| erg | gram-force centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 erg | 0.00101971621298 gf*cm |
| 2 erg | 0.00203943242596 gf*cm |
| 3 erg | 0.00305914863893 gf*cm |
| 5 erg | 0.00509858106489 gf*cm |
| 10 erg | 0.0101971621298 gf*cm |
| 20 erg | 0.0203943242596 gf*cm |
| 50 erg | 0.0509858106489 gf*cm |
| 100 erg | 0.101971621298 gf*cm |
| 500 erg | 0.509858106489 gf*cm |
| 1000 erg | 1.01971621298 gf*cm |
Erg
The erg is a unit of energy in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, defined as the amount of work done when a force of one dyne displaces an object by one centimeter.
History/Origin
The erg was introduced in the late 19th century as part of the CGS system of units, primarily used in physics to measure small amounts of energy before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the erg is largely obsolete and rarely used outside of specific scientific contexts, with the SI unit joule being the standard for energy measurement. It remains relevant in some fields like astrophysics and theoretical physics.
Gram-Force Centimeter
Gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one gram-force applied at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The gram-force centimeter originated from the use of the gram-force as a unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts before the adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Today, the gram-force centimeter is rarely used, having been largely replaced by SI units such as the newton meter (N·m) for torque measurements, but it may still appear in specialized or legacy applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 erg in gram-force centimeter?
1 erg (erg) = 0.00101971621298 gram-force centimeter (gf*cm).
How do you convert erg to gram-force centimeter?
Multiply the erg value by 0.00101971621298. For example, 25 erg × 0.00101971621298 = 0.0254929053244 gf*cm.
What is 10 erg in gram-force centimeter?
10 erg = 0.0101971621298 gf*cm.
Which unit is larger, the erg or the gram-force centimeter?
The gram-force centimeter is the larger unit: 1 erg equals only 0.00101971621298 gf*cm.