Convert dekanewton to ounce-force
Please provide values below to convert dekanewton [daN] to ounce-force [ozf], or Convert ounce-force to dekanewton.
How to Convert Dekanewton to Ounce-Force
1 daN = 35.9694310193539 ozf
Example: convert 15 daN to ozf:
15 daN = 15 × 35.9694310193539 ozf = 539.541465290308 ozf
Dekanewton to Ounce-Force Conversion Table
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Dekanewton
A dekanewton (daN) is a unit of force equal to ten newtons.
History/Origin
The dekanewton was introduced as part of the metric system to provide a larger, more convenient unit of force for engineering and scientific applications, especially in contexts where the newton is too small for practical use.
Current Use
The dekanewton is used in engineering and physics to measure force, particularly in fields like mechanics and material testing, though it is less common than the newton.
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industries such as aerospace and mechanical engineering where imperial units are still in use, but it has largely been replaced by the Newton in scientific and international contexts.