Ounce-Force Foot to Gram-Force Centimeter Conversion

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

From Ounce-Force Foot

ozf·ft

To Gram-Force Centimeter

gf·cm

How to Convert Ounce-Force Foot to Gram-Force Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 ozf·ft = 864.093 gf·cm

1 gf·cm = 0.001 ozf·ft

Example

Convert 15 ozf·ft to gf·cm:

15 ozf·ft = 15 × 864.093 gf·cm = 12961.402 gf·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

Gram-Force Centimeter

gf·cm

Definition

The gram-force centimeter (gf·cm) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 9.80665E-5 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one gram-force applied at one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the CGS and technical systems for small-scale torque measurements in precision instruments and laboratory equipment. It provided a practical unit for fine mechanical work.

Current Use

Found in some specialized scientific instruments, older technical literature, and in fields where CGS or technical units are maintained for consistency with historical data and measurements.

Multiplier

Offset