Ounce-Force Foot to Newton Millimeter Conversion

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

From Ounce-Force Foot

ozf·ft

To Newton Millimeter

N·mm

How to Convert Ounce-Force Foot to Newton Millimeter

Conversion Formula

1 ozf·ft = 84.739 N·mm

1 N·mm = 0.012 ozf·ft

Example

Convert 15 ozf·ft to N·mm:

15 ozf·ft = 15 × 84.739 N·mm = 1271.079 N·mm

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 Millimeter

N·mm

Definition

The newton millimeter (N·mm) is a metric unit of torque, equal to 0.001 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced when a force of one newton is applied perpendicularly at a distance of one millimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was developed as a submultiple of the newton meter for very precise torque measurements. It became important in precision engineering and manufacturing where millimeter-scale measurements are standard.

Current Use

Commonly used in precision manufacturing, micro-mechanics, and laboratory instruments where very small torque values need to be measured accurately. It is essential for fine mechanical adjustments and precision assembly work.

Multiplier

0.001

Offset