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.
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
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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 It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.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.