Convert inch-ounce to pound-force foot
Please provide values below to convert inch-ounce [in*ozf] to pound-force foot [lbf*ft], or Convert pound-force foot to inch-ounce.
How to Convert Inch-Ounce to Pound-Force Foot
1 in*ozf = 0.005208331988819 lbf*ft
Example: convert 15 in*ozf to lbf*ft:
15 in*ozf = 15 × 0.005208331988819 lbf*ft = 0.078124979832285 lbf*ft
Inch-Ounce to Pound-Force Foot Conversion Table
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Inch-Ounce
The inch-ounce (in*ozf) is a unit of energy or work, representing the work done when a force of one ounce-force is applied over a distance of one inch.
History/Origin
The inch-ounce originated in the imperial and customary measurement systems, primarily used in the United States for small-scale energy calculations and engineering applications, before being largely replaced by the foot-pound in most contexts.
Current Use
Today, the inch-ounce is rarely used and has been largely superseded by more standard units like the foot-pound. It may still appear in niche engineering, calibration, or historical references within the energy converter category.
Pound-Force Foot
The pound-force foot (lbf·ft) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one pound-force applied at a perpendicular distance of one foot from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The pound-force foot originated from the Imperial system of units, primarily used in the United States, to quantify torque in mechanical and engineering contexts before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the pound-force foot is still used in certain engineering fields, particularly in the United States, to measure torque in automotive, mechanical, and structural applications, although the SI unit newton meter is more common internationally.