Convert inch-ounce to foot-pound
Please provide values below to convert inch-ounce [in*ozf] to foot-pound [ft*lbf], or Convert foot-pound to inch-ounce.
How to Convert Inch-Ounce to Foot-Pound
1 in*ozf = 0.005208331988819 ft*lbf
Example: convert 15 in*ozf to ft*lbf:
15 in*ozf = 15 × 0.005208331988819 ft*lbf = 0.078124979832285 ft*lbf
Inch-Ounce to Foot-Pound 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Today, the inch-ounce is rarely used and has been largely superseded by more standard units like the foot-pound. It may still appear in niche engineering, calibration, or historical references within the energy converter category.
Foot-Pound
A foot-pound is a unit of energy or work equal to the work done when a force of one pound-force is exerted over a distance of one foot.
History/Origin
The foot-pound has been used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom as a customary unit of energy, originating from imperial and US customary measurement systems, before the widespread adoption of the SI system.
Current Use
Today, the foot-pound is still used in certain fields such as engineering, automotive, and aerospace industries in the US for expressing torque and energy, although the SI unit joule is more common internationally.