Ounce-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Millimeter Conversion

Convert between Ounce-Force Inch and Kilogram-Force Millimeter quickly and accurately.

From Ounce-Force Inch

ozf·in

To Kilogram-Force Millimeter

kgf·mm

How to Convert Ounce-Force Inch to Kilogram-Force Millimeter

Conversion Formula

1 ozf·in = 0.72 kgf·mm

1 kgf·mm = 1.389 ozf·in

Example

Convert 15 ozf·in to kgf·mm:

15 ozf·in = 15 × 0.72 kgf·mm = 10.801 kgf·mm

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

Ounce-Force Inch

ozf·in

Definition

The ounce-force inch (ozf·in) is an imperial unit of torque, equal to 0.007061552 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one ounce-force applied at one inch from the pivot point.

History/Origin

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

Current Use

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

Multiplier

0.007

Offset

Kilogram-Force Millimeter

kgf·mm

Definition

The kilogram-force millimeter (kgf·mm) is a gravitational metric unit of torque, equal to 0.00980665 newton meters. It represents the rotational force produced by one kilogram-force applied at one millimeter from the pivot point.

History/Origin

This unit was used in the technical system of units for very precise torque measurements at millimeter scales. It provided a practical unit for fine mechanical adjustments and precision work.

Current Use

Primarily found in older technical specifications and some specialized manufacturing applications where millimeter-scale precision is required and gravitational metric units are maintained.

Multiplier

0.01

Offset