What type of unit is ounce-force inch?

It is a non-SI unit of energy or torque representing a small moment produced by a force of one avoirdupois ounce acting through one inch.

Why use calorie (th) instead of joules?

Calorie (th) is a historical thermochemical unit fixed at 4.184 joules used in older calorimetry and thermochemical data for consistency with legacy literature.

Is ounce-force inch commonly used today?

No, it is mainly used in precision hardware applications and legacy mechanical specifications rather than common energy calculations.

How to Convert from Ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to Calorie (th) [cal (th)]?

Convert energy values from ounce-force inch to thermochemical calories with this easy-to-use online converter designed for precision torque and historical thermochemical unit translation.

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Ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to Calorie (th) [cal (th)] Conversion Table

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Ounce-force inch [ozf*in] to Calorie (th) [cal (th)] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables the conversion of energy units from ounce-force inch, a non-SI unit of torque or energy used for very small moments, to the thermochemical calorie, an older energy unit fixed to a defined joule value. It is useful for interpreting legacy mechanical and thermochemical data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in ounce-force inch you want to convert
Select ounce-force inch as the original unit and calorie (th) as the target unit
Submit to receive the converted energy value in calorie (th)

Key Features

Converts small torque energy units to historical thermochemical calories
Simple input and output for precise mechanical and thermal energy correlation
Bridges modern precision engineering units with older heat measurement units

Examples

Converting 10 ozf·in results in 0.016877514 cal (th)
Converting 50 ozf·in yields 0.08438757 cal (th)

Common Use Cases

Specifying small torques in precision hardware such as watches and camera lenses
Rating torque outputs in consumer electronics servos or gearbox stages
Translating legacy mechanical torque specifications alongside thermochemical data
Converting heat energy in historical calorimetry and older thermochemical tables

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure correct identification of units before conversion to avoid errors
Use this converter for interpreting legacy or historical energy and torque data
Prefer SI joules for modern calculations while using calories (th) for legacy contexts

Limitations

Ounce-force inch is a non-SI unit primarily for small torque measurements, not widely used in modern energy calculations
Calorie (th) is a historical unit less favored than the SI joule, limiting current practical use
Precision of conversion is bound by legacy definitions and not recommended for exact modern scientific computation

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of unit is ounce-force inch?: It is a non-SI unit of energy or torque representing a small moment produced by a force of one avoirdupois ounce acting through one inch.
Why use calorie (th) instead of joules?: Calorie (th) is a historical thermochemical unit fixed at 4.184 joules used in older calorimetry and thermochemical data for consistency with legacy literature.
Is ounce-force inch commonly used today?: No, it is mainly used in precision hardware applications and legacy mechanical specifications rather than common energy calculations.

Key Terminology

Ounce-force inch [ozf·in]: A unit of small torque or energy produced by one avoirdupois ounce of force applied at a one-inch lever arm; used in precision mechanical contexts.
Calorie (th) [cal (th)]: A thermochemical unit of energy exactly equal to 4.184 joules, used historically in heat and specific heat measurements.
Torque: A measure of the turning force on an object such as a bolt or lever, often expressed in units of force times distance.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does ounce-force inch measure?

Pressure applied over an area

A small torque or energy

Temperature difference

The calorie (th) is defined as how many joules?

1 joule

4.184 joules

0.001 joules

Which unit is preferred in modern energy calculations?

Calorie (th)

SI joule

Ounce-force inch

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