What Is This Tool?
This converter transforms torque measurements from gram-force meter (gf*m), a non-SI unit used for small torques, to ounce-force foot (ozf*ft), a unit common in electronics and precision assembly applications.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the torque value in gram-force meter (gf*m).
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Select ounce-force foot (ozf*ft) as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent torque value in ounce-force foot.
Key Features
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Converts torque from gram-force meter to ounce-force foot quickly and accurately.
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Browser-based tool requiring no software installation.
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Supports applications in precision engineering, electronics, and hobbyist motor design.
Examples
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5 Gram-force meter [gf*m] equals approximately 0.5786 Ounce-force foot [ozf*ft].
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10 Gram-force meter [gf*m] equals approximately 1.1573 Ounce-force foot [ozf*ft].
Common Use Cases
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Calibrating small torques in precision instruments and small electric motors.
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Measuring torsional loads in small fasteners and springs during quality control.
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Converting legacy gravitational metric torque values to imperial-derived units for electronics and assembly work.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure consistent unit usage, especially since gram-force meter is a non-SI unit.
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Use precise measurement tools to handle small torque values and avoid rounding errors.
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Be aware of local gravity variations that could affect torque force measurements.
Limitations
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Gram-force meter is not part of the SI unit system and may be deprecated in scientific contexts.
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Conversion assumes standard gravitational acceleration; local differences may influence accuracy.
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Small numerical magnitudes require careful measurement to minimize rounding inaccuracies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one gram-force meter represent?
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It is the torque produced by a force of one gram-force acting at one meter perpendicular distance from a pivot.
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Why convert gram-force meter to ounce-force foot?
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To express small torque readings in a unit common in electronics, precision assemblies, and legacy systems using imperial units.
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Can this tool be used for torque measurements in watchmaking?
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Yes, ounce-force foot units are used in calibrating low-range torque testers in watchmaking and other precision instruments.
Key Terminology
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Gram-force meter [gf*m]
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A non-SI torque unit representing the moment from one gram-force applied at one meter.
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Ounce-force foot [ozf*ft]
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Torque unit equal to one ounce-force applied at a lever arm of one foot; one-sixteenth of a pound-force foot.
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Torque
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A measure of the rotational force applied at a distance from an axis or pivot.