Pound-Force Inch to Ounce-Force Inch Conversion

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

From Pound-Force Inch

lbf·in

To Ounce-Force Inch

ozf·in

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

Conversion Formula

1 lbf·in = 16 ozf·in

1 ozf·in = 0.063 lbf·in

Example

Convert 15 lbf·in to ozf·in:

15 lbf·in = 15 × 16 ozf·in = 240 ozf·in

Unit Information

Learn about the torque units you're converting between

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

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