Convert ounce-force to joule/centimeter
Please provide values below to convert ounce-force [ozf] to joule/centimeter [J/cm], or Convert joule/centimeter to ounce-force.
How to Convert Ounce-Force to Joule/centimeter
1 ozf = 0.0027801385 J/cm
Example: convert 15 ozf to J/cm:
15 ozf = 15 × 0.0027801385 J/cm = 0.0417020775 J/cm
Ounce-Force to Joule/centimeter 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industries such as aerospace and mechanical engineering where imperial units are still in use, but it has largely been replaced by the Newton in scientific and international contexts.
Joule/centimeter
The joule per centimeter (J/cm) is a unit of energy density or energy per unit length, representing the amount of energy (joules) contained or transferred per centimeter.
History/Origin
The unit derives from the SI unit of energy, the joule, combined with the centimeter as a unit of length. It has been used in contexts such as material science and physics to measure energy distribution over small distances.
Current Use
J/cm is used in fields like material testing, physics, and engineering to quantify energy density, especially in applications involving thin films, coatings, or localized energy measurements.