Ounce-Force Foot to Dyne Centimeter Conversion

Convert between Ounce-Force Foot and Dyne Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From Ounce-Force Foot

ozf·ft

To Dyne Centimeter

dyn·cm

How to Convert Ounce-Force Foot to Dyne Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 ozf·ft = 847386.24 dyn·cm

1 dyn·cm = 0 ozf·ft

Example

Convert 15 ozf·ft to dyn·cm:

15 ozf·ft = 15 × 847386.24 dyn·cm = 12710793.6 dyn·cm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Ounce-Force Foot

ozf·ft

Definition

The ounce-force foot (ozf·ft) is an imperial unit of torque, equal to 0.084738624 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one ounce-force applied at one foot from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was part of the US customary system for torque measurements in smaller applications. It provided a practical unit for ounce-scale force applications in engineering and manufacturing.

Current Use

Still used in some US engineering applications and manufacturing specifications where ounce-force measurements are more practical than pound-force measurements for smaller torque applications.

Multiplier

0.085

Offset

Dyne Centimeter

dyn·cm

Definition

The dyne centimeter (dyn·cm) is a CGS unit of torque, equal to 1.0E-7 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced when a force of one dyne is applied perpendicularly at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the CGS system for small-scale torque measurements in scientific applications. It provided a practical unit for laboratory measurements and scientific calculations.

Current Use

Primarily used in specialized scientific research and laboratory applications where CGS units are maintained for consistency with historical data and specific scientific protocols.

Multiplier

1E-7

Offset