Convert ounce-force inch to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to ounce-force inch.
How to Convert Ounce-Force Inch to Foot-Pound
1 ozf*in = 0.005208331988819 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 ozf*in to ft*lbf:
15 ozf*in = 15 × 0.005208331988819 ft*lbf = 0.078124979832285 ft*lbf
Ounce-Force Inch to Foot-Pound 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 It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.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.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.