Convert ounce-force to giganewton
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force [ozf] to giganewton [GN], or Convert giganewton to ounce-force.
How to Convert Ounce-Force to Giganewton
1 ozf = 2.7801385e-10 GN
Example: convert 15 ozf to GN:
15 ozf = 15 × 2.7801385e-10 GN = 4.17020775e-09 GN
Ounce-Force to Giganewton Conversion Table
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Ounce-Force
Ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of force equal to the force exerted by one ounce under standard gravity, approximately 0.278 Newtons.
History/Origin
The ounce-force originated from the imperial and US customary systems, used historically for measuring small forces, especially in engineering and physics contexts before the widespread adoption of the Newton as the SI unit.
Current Use
Ounce-force is rarely used today, primarily in legacy systems or specific industries such as aerospace and mechanical engineering where imperial units are still in use, but it has largely been replaced by the Newton in scientific and international contexts.
Giganewton
A giganewton (GN) is a unit of force equal to one billion newtons (10^9 N).
History/Origin
The giganewton was introduced as part of the metric system's extension to larger force units, primarily for scientific and engineering applications requiring large force measurements.
Current Use
Giganewtons are used in fields such as aerospace, structural engineering, and physics to quantify large forces, especially in simulations, calculations, and measurements involving substantial loads or forces.