Ounce-inches to kgf·m Converter
Enter the torque in ounce-inches below to convert it to kgf·m.
Convert Ounce-inches to kgf·m
Enter a value in ounce-inches (oz·in) to convert to kgf·m (kgf·m).
Ounce-inch to Kilogram-force Meter Conversion Table
Table showing various ounce-inch measurements converted to kgf·m. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Ounce-inches (oz·in) | kgf·m (kgf·m) |
|---|---|
| 1 oz·in | 0.000720078 kgf·m |
| 2 oz·in | 0.0014402 kgf·m |
| 2.5 oz·in | 0.0018002 kgf·m |
| 5 oz·in | 0.0036004 kgf·m |
| 10 oz·in | 0.0072008 kgf·m |
| 15 oz·in | 0.0108012 kgf·m |
| 20 oz·in | 0.0144016 kgf·m |
| 25 oz·in | 0.0180019 kgf·m |
| 30 oz·in | 0.0216023 kgf·m |
| 50 oz·in | 0.0360039 kgf·m |
How to Convert Ounce-inches to kgf·m
To convert ounce-inches to kgf·m, multiply the torque by the following conversion ratio: 0.000720078 kgf·m/ounce-inch.
Since one ounce-inch is equal to 0.000720078 kgf·m, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The torque in kgf·m is equal to the torque in ounce-inches multiplied by 0.000720078.
For example, here's how to convert 5 ounce-inches to kgf·m using the formula above.
How Many kgf·m Are in an Ounce-inch?
There are 0.000720078 kgf·m in an ounce-inch, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our ounce-inch to kilogram-force meter calculator automatically converts your torque measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Ounce-inches and kgf·m are both units used to measure torque. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is an Ounce-inch?
An ounce-inch is a unit of torque equal to 0.0070616 newton-meters (N·m), the base unit for torque. 1/16 of a pound-inch (0.0070616 N·m). [1]
The ounce-inch is classified as a US customary and imperial unit of torque. Ounce-inches can be abbreviated as oz·in; for example, 1 ounce-inch can be written as 1 oz·in.
When working with ounce-inches (oz·in) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, ounce-inches (oz·in) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale torque measurements within US customary and imperial workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Kilogram-force Meter?
A kilogram-force meter is a unit of torque equal to 9.80665 newton-meters (N·m), the base unit for torque. Equal to 9.80665 N·m. [2]
The kilogram-force meter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of torque. kgf·m can be abbreviated as kgf·m; for example, 1 kilogram-force meter can be written as 1 kgf·m.
In the metric system, "kilo" is the standard SI prefix for thousands, or 10³. This makes the kilogram-force meter (kgf·m) a convenient decimal multiple of the newton-meter (N·m).
In practice, kgf·m (kgf·m) are widely used across standard torque applications within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting torque between ounce-inches (oz·in) and kgf·m (kgf·m), keep full floating-point precision (1 oz·in = 0.000720078 kgf·m; 1 kgf·m = 1,388.7386594 oz·in) during intermediate calculations and round only the final kilogram-force meter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Ounce-inch & Kilogram-force Meter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our kgf·m to ounce-inches calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting kgf·m to ounce-inches, converting newton-meters to kgf·m, or converting newton-meters to pound-feet.
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References
- [1]NIST SP 811 StandardNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9 (Moment of Force & Torque))·Torque Metrology Standard — Ounce-inches (oz·in) to kgf·m (kgf·m)
- [2]NIST App. B.8 SpecificationNIST App. B.8 (NIST SP 811 Alphabetical Conversion Factors)·Unit Specifications: Ounce-inch (ozf·in) (oz·in) & Kilogram-force Meter (kgf·m)
- [3]BIPM ReferenceBIPM (Mechanics & Rotational Work (N·m))·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (oz·in to kgf·m)