Ounce-Force Foot to Newton Centimeter Conversion

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

From Ounce-Force Foot

ozf·ft

To Newton Centimeter

N·cm

How to Convert Ounce-Force Foot to Newton Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 ozf·ft = 8.474 N·cm

1 N·cm = 0.118 ozf·ft

Example

Convert 15 ozf·ft to N·cm:

15 ozf·ft = 15 × 8.474 N·cm = 127.108 N·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

Newton Centimeter

N·cm

Definition

The newton centimeter (N·cm) is a metric unit of torque, equal to 0.01 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced when a force of one newton is applied perpendicularly at a distance of one centimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit is derived from the SI system as a convenient submultiple for smaller torque measurements. It was commonly used in engineering applications where centimeter-scale measurements were more practical than meter-scale measurements.

Current Use

Frequently used in precision engineering, small mechanical devices, and laboratory equipment where torque measurements are required at centimeter scales. It provides a practical unit for fine-tuned mechanical adjustments and small-scale applications.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset