Convert ounce-force inch to kilogram-force meter
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to kilogram-force meter [kgf*m], or Convert kilogram-force meter to ounce-force inch.
1 ozf*in = 0.000720077702375 kgf*m. To convert ounce-force inch to kilogram-force meter, multiply the value by 0.000720077702375; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf*m = 1388.73901622 ozf*in). Both units measure energy and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ozf*in = 0.000720077702375 kgf*m
- 1 kgf*m = 1388.73901622 ozf*in
- 10 ozf*in = 0.00720077702375 kgf*m
- 100 ozf*in = 0.0720077702375 kgf*m
How to Convert Ounce-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Meter
1 ozf*in = 0.000720077702375429 kgf*m
Example: convert 15 ozf*in to kgf*m:
15 ozf*in = 15 × 0.000720077702375429 kgf*m = 0.0108011655356314 kgf*m
Ounce-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Meter Conversion Table
| ounce-force inch | kilogram-force meter |
|---|---|
| 1 ozf*in | 0.000720077702375 kgf*m |
| 2 ozf*in | 0.00144015540475 kgf*m |
| 3 ozf*in | 0.00216023310713 kgf*m |
| 5 ozf*in | 0.00360038851188 kgf*m |
| 10 ozf*in | 0.00720077702375 kgf*m |
| 20 ozf*in | 0.0144015540475 kgf*m |
| 50 ozf*in | 0.0360038851188 kgf*m |
| 100 ozf*in | 0.0720077702375 kgf*m |
| 500 ozf*in | 0.360038851188 kgf*m |
| 1000 ozf*in | 0.720077702375 kgf*m |
Ounce-Force Inch
Ounce-force inch (ozf·in) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one ounce-force applied at a distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The ounce-force inch originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure torque. It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.
Current Use
Today, ounce-force inch is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as small-scale mechanical and automotive applications, where imperial units are still prevalent. It is considered a non-SI unit and is less common in modern scientific and international standards.
Kilogram-Force Meter
Kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) is a unit of work or energy representing the amount of work done when a force of one kilogram-force is applied over a distance of one meter.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force meter was historically used in engineering and physics to quantify energy, especially in contexts involving gravitational force, before the adoption of SI units. It derives from the kilogram-force, a non-SI unit of force, and the meter as a unit of distance.
Current Use
The kilogram-force meter is largely obsolete in modern scientific and engineering contexts, replaced by SI units such as the joule for energy. It may still be encountered in legacy systems or specific regional applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ounce-force inch in kilogram-force meter?
1 ounce-force inch (ozf*in) = 0.000720077702375 kilogram-force meter (kgf*m).
How do you convert ounce-force inch to kilogram-force meter?
Multiply the ounce-force inch value by 0.000720077702375. For example, 25 ozf*in × 0.000720077702375 = 0.0180019425594 kgf*m.
What is 10 ounce-force inch in kilogram-force meter?
10 ozf*in = 0.00720077702375 kgf*m.
Which unit is larger, the ounce-force inch or the kilogram-force meter?
The kilogram-force meter is the larger unit: 1 ozf*in equals only 0.000720077702375 kgf*m.