How to convert ounces-force to kilograms-force
To convert a measurement in ounces-force to kilograms-force, multiply the value by 0.028349523125. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the newton.
For example, to convert 5 ozf to kilograms-force: 5 × 0.028349523125 = 0.141747615625 kgf.
What is a ounce-force?
An ounce-force is the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one avoirdupois ounce under standard gravity, equal to about 0.278 newtons (1/16 of a pound-force). Derived from the ounce in the imperial and US customary systems, the ounce-force is used where small forces are specified in customary units, such as light-duty springs and switches.
Common uses of ounces-force include: Small spring and switch actuation forces; Keyboard and button tactile force specs; Light-duty torque and tension ratings; Consumer electronics component testing.
What is a kilogram-force?
A kilogram-force is the force exerted by gravity on a mass of one kilogram under standard gravity, equal to exactly 9.80665 newtons. The kilogram-force (also called the kilopond) was common in older metric engineering before the SI newton became standard. It is still encountered in tire pressure, thrust, and legacy technical documents.
Common uses of kilograms-force include: Legacy metric engineering documentation; Thrust ratings expressed in kgf (aviation); Spring and load-cell calibration; Everyday 'weight as force' descriptions.
Ounces-force to kilograms-force worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 ozf = 0.028349523125 kgf 5 ozf = 0.141747615625 kgf 10 ozf = 0.28349523125 kgf 50 ozf = 1.417476 kgf 100 ozf = 2.834952 kgf
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms-force are in one ounce-force?
One ounce-force (ozf) equals 0.028349523125 kilograms-force (kgf). Multiply any value in ounces-force by 0.028349523125 to convert to kilograms-force.
How do I convert ounces-force to kilograms-force?
Multiply the value in ounces-force by 0.028349523125. For example, 5 ozf × 0.028349523125 = 0.141747615625 kgf.
How do I convert kilograms-force to ounces-force?
Multiply the value in kilograms-force by 35.273962, or divide by 0.028349523125. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the ounce-force to kilogram-force conversion exact?
Force conversions use standard definitions: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N and 1 lbf = 4.4482216 N exactly.
What is the formula for ounces-force to kilograms-force?
The formula is: kgf = ozf × 0.028349523125. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the newton.