What Is This Tool?
This converter helps transform torque measurements from kilogram-force centimeter to ounce-force foot units. It is useful for converting torque values used in precision instruments, hobby robotics, and electronics assembly.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the torque value in kilogram-force centimeters.
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Select kilogram-force centimeter as the input unit and ounce-force foot as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the torque value in ounce-force feet.
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Use the conversion examples to verify results or for reference.
Key Features
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Converts torque from kilogram-force centimeter (kgf·cm) to ounce-force foot (ozf·ft)
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Based on the precise conversion factor 1 kgf·cm = 1.1572821857 ozf·ft
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Browser-based and easy to use for quick torque unit conversion
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Includes common examples for practical understanding
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Supports torque conversion for applications in watchmaking, robotics, and precision tools
Examples
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5 kilogram-force centimeters = 5 × 1.1572821857 = 5.7864109285 ounce-force foot
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10 kilogram-force centimeters = 10 × 1.1572821857 = 11.572821857 ounce-force foot
Common Use Cases
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Converting torque units for small screws and fasteners in electronics and precision assemblies
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Rating torque for servomotors and gearboxes in hobby robotics and remote-controlled models
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Calibrating torque wrenches, small hinges, and precision instruments such as watchmaking tools
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Specifying torque output for small motors and actuators
Tips & Best Practices
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Double-check unit selections before conversion to avoid errors in precision applications
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Use this converter for context-specific torque conversions in watchmaking, electronics, and robotics
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Be mindful that kilogram-force centimeter is a non-SI unit, which may affect precision in strict SI unit requirements
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Refer to provided examples to understand the conversion scale clearly
Limitations
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Kilogram-force centimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit and may not align perfectly with SI standards
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Care must be taken when converting torque across different unit systems to maintain accuracy in sensitive applications
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This tool does not address conversions outside kilogram-force centimeter and ounce-force foot units
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a kilogram-force centimeter?
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It is a torque unit representing the moment produced by a force of one kilogram-force applied perpendicularly one centimetre from a pivot point. It is a non-SI gravitational unit.
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What does ounce-force foot measure?
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An ounce-force foot is a torque unit equal to one ounce-force applied at a distance of one foot. It is used for very small torque measurements, especially in electronics and precision instruments.
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Why convert kilogram-force centimeter to ounce-force foot?
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Converting between these units helps express torque values in units better suited for small-scale applications like electronics assembly, watchmaking, and hobby robotics.
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Is the kilogram-force centimeter an SI unit?
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No, the kilogram-force centimeter is a non-SI gravitational unit.
Key Terminology
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Kilogram-force centimeter
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A non-SI unit of torque produced by one kilogram-force applied perpendicularly at a distance of one centimetre from the pivot.
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Ounce-force foot [ozf*ft]
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A unit of torque equal to one ounce-force applied at a lever arm of one foot, used for measuring small torques.
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Torque
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A rotational force that causes an object to rotate around a pivot.