Convert ounce-force inch to kilojoule
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to kilojoule [kJ], or Convert kilojoule to ounce-force inch.
How to Convert Ounce-Force Inch to Kilojoule
1 ozf*in = 7.06155e-06 kJ
Example: convert 15 ozf*in to kJ:
15 ozf*in = 15 × 7.06155e-06 kJ = 0.00010592325 kJ
Ounce-Force Inch to Kilojoule Conversion Table
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Ounce-Force Inch
Ounce-force inch (ozf·in) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one ounce-force applied at a distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The ounce-force inch originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure torque. It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.
Current Use
Today, ounce-force inch is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as small-scale mechanical and automotive applications, where imperial units are still prevalent. It is considered a non-SI unit and is less common in modern scientific and international standards.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules, used to quantify energy transfer or work done.
History/Origin
The kilojoule was introduced as part of the International System of Units (SI) to provide a convenient scale for measuring energy, especially in fields like nutrition and physics, replacing the joule for larger quantities.
Current Use
The kilojoule is widely used in nutrition to express food energy content, in physics and engineering to measure energy transfer, and in various scientific and industrial applications within the 'Energy' converter category.