Convert ounce-force to newton
ounce-force
Definition: Ounce-force is a measure of force. For conversion purposes, its value is 0.278013851 times the reference unit, newton.
newton
Definition: The newton (symbol: N) is the SI (International System of Units) derived unit of force. It is defined as 1 kilogram·meter/second2.
History/origin: The unit newton is named after Isaac Newton for his contribution to classical mechanics – particularly his second law of motion, which states that the rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to the applied force, and that this change in momentum occurs in the direction of the applied force.
Current use: As an SI derived unit of force, the newton is the preferred unit of force, and is widely used in scientific contexts, particularly in physics. In everyday use, units such as the pound-force are sometimes used in place of newtons in countries like the United States.
ounce-force to newton Conversion Table
| ounce-force [ozf] | newton [N] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ounce-force | 0.002780 newton |
| 0.10 ounce-force | 0.0278 newton |
| 1 ounce-force | 0.2780 newton |
| 2 ounce-force | 0.5560 newton |
| 3 ounce-force | 0.8340 newton |
| 5 ounce-force | 1.39 newton |
| 10 ounce-force | 2.78 newton |
| 20 ounce-force | 5.56 newton |
| 50 ounce-force | 13.90 newton |
| 100 ounce-force | 27.80 newton |
| 1000 ounce-force | 278.01 newton |
How to Convert ounce-force to newton
1 ounce-force = 0.278014 newton
1 newton = 3.60 ounce-force
Example
Convert 15 ounce-force to newton:
15 ounce-force = 15 × 0.278014 newton = 4.17 newton
