Convert ounce-force to kilogram-force
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force [ozf] to kilogram-force [kgf], or Convert kilogram-force to ounce-force.
1 ozf = 0.0283495230277 kgf. To convert ounce-force to kilogram-force, multiply the value by 0.0283495230277; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kgf = 35.2739620706 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 = 0.0283495230277 kgf
- 1 kgf = 35.2739620706 ozf
- 10 ozf = 0.283495230277 kgf
- 100 ozf = 2.83495230277 kgf
How to Convert Ounce-Force to Kilogram-Force
1 ozf = 0.0283495230277414 kgf
Example: convert 15 ozf to kgf:
15 ozf = 15 × 0.0283495230277414 kgf = 0.425242845416121 kgf
Ounce-Force to Kilogram-Force Conversion Table
| ounce-force | kilogram-force |
|---|---|
| 1 ozf | 0.0283495230277 kgf |
| 2 ozf | 0.0566990460555 kgf |
| 3 ozf | 0.0850485690832 kgf |
| 5 ozf | 0.141747615139 kgf |
| 10 ozf | 0.283495230277 kgf |
| 20 ozf | 0.566990460555 kgf |
| 50 ozf | 1.41747615139 kgf |
| 100 ozf | 2.83495230277 kgf |
| 500 ozf | 14.1747615139 kgf |
| 1000 ozf | 28.3495230277 kgf |
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industries such as aerospace and mechanical engineering where imperial units are still in use, but it has largely been replaced by the Newton in scientific and international contexts.
Kilogram-Force
Kilogram-force (kgf) is a unit of force defined as the force exerted by one kilogram of mass in standard gravity, approximately equal to 9.80665 newtons.
History/Origin
The kilogram-force was historically used in engineering and physics to express forces in terms of the mass unit kilogram and the acceleration due to gravity. It was more common before the widespread adoption of the newton as the standard SI unit of force.
Current Use
Kilogram-force is largely obsolete in scientific contexts and has been replaced by the newton in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still be encountered in certain engineering fields or older documentation, especially in regions or industries that use customary units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ounce-force in kilogram-force?
1 ounce-force (ozf) = 0.0283495230277 kilogram-force (kgf).
How do you convert ounce-force to kilogram-force?
Multiply the ounce-force value by 0.0283495230277. For example, 25 ozf × 0.0283495230277 = 0.708738075694 kgf.
What is 10 ounce-force in kilogram-force?
10 ozf = 0.283495230277 kgf.
Which unit is larger, the ounce-force or the kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force is the larger unit: 1 ozf equals only 0.0283495230277 kgf.