Convert ounce-force to pound-force
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force [ozf] to pound-force [lbf], or Convert pound-force to ounce-force.
1 ozf = 0.062499999719 lbf. To convert ounce-force to pound-force, multiply the value by 0.062499999719; to go the other way, divide by it (1 lbf = 16.0000000719 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 = 0.062499999719 lbf
- 1 lbf = 16.0000000719 ozf
- 10 ozf = 0.62499999719 lbf
- 100 ozf = 6.2499999719 lbf
How to Convert Ounce-Force to Pound-Force
1 ozf = 0.0624999997189888 lbf
Example: convert 15 ozf to lbf:
15 ozf = 15 × 0.0624999997189888 lbf = 0.937499995784832 lbf
Ounce-Force to Pound-Force Conversion Table
| ounce-force | pound-force |
|---|---|
| 1 ozf | 0.062499999719 lbf |
| 2 ozf | 0.124999999438 lbf |
| 3 ozf | 0.187499999157 lbf |
| 5 ozf | 0.312499998595 lbf |
| 10 ozf | 0.62499999719 lbf |
| 20 ozf | 1.24999999438 lbf |
| 50 ozf | 3.12499998595 lbf |
| 100 ozf | 6.2499999719 lbf |
| 500 ozf | 31.2499998595 lbf |
| 1000 ozf | 62.499999719 lbf |
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industries such as aerospace and mechanical engineering where imperial units are still in use, but it has largely been replaced by the Newton in scientific and international contexts.
Pound-Force
Pound-force (lbf) is a unit of force in the imperial system, defined as the force required to accelerate a one-pound mass at a rate of 32.174 feet per second squared.
History/Origin
The pound-force originated from the British Imperial system and has been used historically in engineering and physics to quantify force, especially in the United States and the UK, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, pound-force is primarily used in the United States and some other countries for engineering, manufacturing, and mechanical applications where imperial units are still prevalent, often in contexts like specifying engine torque or structural loads.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 ounce-force in pound-force?
1 ounce-force (ozf) = 0.062499999719 pound-force (lbf).
How do you convert ounce-force to pound-force?
Multiply the ounce-force value by 0.062499999719. For example, 25 ozf × 0.062499999719 = 1.56249999297 lbf.
What is 10 ounce-force in pound-force?
10 ozf = 0.62499999719 lbf.
Which unit is larger, the ounce-force or the pound-force?
The pound-force is the larger unit: 1 ozf equals only 0.062499999719 lbf.