Convert ounce-force to gram-force
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force [ozf] to gram-force [gf], or Convert gram-force to ounce-force.
1 ozf = 28.3495230277 gf. To convert ounce-force to gram-force, multiply the value by 28.3495230277; to go the other way, divide by it (1 gf = 0.0352739620706 ozf). Both units measure force and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ozf = 28.3495230277 gf
- 1 gf = 0.0352739620706 ozf
- 10 ozf = 283.495230277 gf
- 100 ozf = 2834.95230277 gf
How to Convert Ounce-Force to Gram-Force
1 ozf = 28.3495230277414 gf
Example: convert 15 ozf to gf:
15 ozf = 15 × 28.3495230277414 gf = 425.242845416121 gf
Ounce-Force to Gram-Force Conversion Table
| ounce-force | gram-force |
|---|---|
| 1 ozf | 28.3495230277 gf |
| 2 ozf | 56.6990460555 gf |
| 3 ozf | 85.0485690832 gf |
| 5 ozf | 141.747615139 gf |
| 10 ozf | 283.495230277 gf |
| 20 ozf | 566.990460555 gf |
| 50 ozf | 1417.47615139 gf |
| 100 ozf | 2834.95230277 gf |
| 500 ozf | 14174.7615139 gf |
| 1000 ozf | 28349.5230277 gf |
Ounce-Force
Ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of force equal to the force exerted by one ounce under standard gravity, approximately 0.278 Newtons.
History/Origin
The ounce-force originated from the imperial and US customary systems, used historically for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts before the widespread adoption of the Newton as the SI unit.
Current Use
Ounce-force is rarely used today, primarily in legacy systems or specific industries such as aerospace and mechanical engineering where imperial units are still in use, but it has largely been replaced by the Newton in scientific and international contexts.
Gram-Force
Gram-force (gf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one gram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 0.00980665 newtons.
History/Origin
The gram-force originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of the centimeter-gram-second (CGS) system of units, used to express forces in terms of grams and centimeters. It was commonly used in physics and engineering before the adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Gram-force is now largely obsolete and replaced by the SI unit newton (N) in scientific and technical contexts. However, it may still be used in some engineering fields, calibration, and for illustrative purposes in educational settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ounce-force in gram-force?
1 ounce-force (ozf) = 28.3495230277 gram-force (gf).
How do you convert ounce-force to gram-force?
Multiply the ounce-force value by 28.3495230277. For example, 25 ozf × 28.3495230277 = 708.738075694 gf.
What is 10 ounce-force in gram-force?
10 ozf = 283.495230277 gf.
Which unit is larger, the ounce-force or the gram-force?
The ounce-force is the larger unit: 1 ozf = 28.3495230277 gf.