Ounce-Force Foot to Pound-Force Inch Conversion

Convert between Ounce-Force Foot and Pound-Force Inch quickly and accurately.

From Ounce-Force Foot

ozf·ft

To Pound-Force Inch

lbf·in

How to Convert Ounce-Force Foot to Pound-Force Inch

Conversion Formula

1 ozf·ft = 0.75 lbf·in

1 lbf·in = 1.333 ozf·ft

Example

Convert 15 ozf·ft to lbf·in:

15 ozf·ft = 15 × 0.75 lbf·in = 11.25 lbf·in

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

Pound-Force Inch

lbf·in

Definition

The pound-force inch (lbf·in) is an imperial unit of torque, equal to 0.1129848333 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one pound-force applied at one inch from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was commonly used in the US customary system for smaller torque measurements in precision engineering and manufacturing. It provided a practical unit for inch-scale applications in mechanical design.

Current Use

Widely used in precision manufacturing, small mechanical devices, and laboratory equipment where inch-scale measurements and pound-force applications are standard in US engineering practice.

Multiplier

0.113

Offset