Convert ounce-force inch to attojoule
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to attojoule [aJ], or Convert attojoule to ounce-force inch.
How to Convert Ounce-Force Inch to Attojoule
1 ozf*in = 7.06155e+15 aJ
Example: convert 15 ozf*in to aJ:
15 ozf*in = 15 × 7.06155e+15 aJ = 1.0592325e+17 aJ
Ounce-Force Inch to Attojoule 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 It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.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.
Attojoule
An attojoule (aJ) is a unit of energy equal to 10^-18 joules.
History/Origin
The attojoule was introduced as part of the SI prefixes to measure extremely small amounts of energy, particularly in fields like nanotechnology and quantum physics, as the need to quantify very tiny energy scales grew.
Current Use
The attojoule is used in scientific research to measure minute energy quantities, such as in nanotechnology, quantum computing, and molecular biology, where energies involved are extremely small.