Convert Ounce-force to Kilogram-force
Convert Ounce-force to Kilogram-force instantly. 1 Ounce-force (ozf) equals 0.02835 Kilogram-force (kgf).
Ounce-force to Kilogram-force conversion table
| Ounce-force (ozf) | Kilogram-force (kgf) |
|---|---|
| 1 ozf | 0.02835 kgf |
| 2 ozf | 0.0567 kgf |
| 3 ozf | 0.08505 kgf |
| 5 ozf | 0.1417 kgf |
| 10 ozf | 0.2835 kgf |
| 20 ozf | 0.567 kgf |
| 50 ozf | 1.4175 kgf |
| 100 ozf | 2.835 kgf |
| 500 ozf | 14.1748 kgf |
| 1,000 ozf | 28.3495 kgf |
1 Ounce-force = 0.02835 Kilogram-force · multiply Ounce-force by 0.02835
About converting Ounce-force to Kilogram-force
Ounce-force (ozf) and Kilogram-force (kgf) are both units of force, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Ounce-force figure by 0.02835. Ten Ounce-force comes to 0.2835 Kilogram-force, and a hundred works out at 2.835 Kilogram-force.
Rule of thumb: going from Ounce-force to Kilogram-force divides, so the figure always shrinks — it takes about 35.274 Ounce-force to make a single Kilogram-force. If your answer came out bigger, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is an Ounce-force?
The ounce-force is the pound-force scaled down: the force standard gravity exerts on one ounce of mass. It exists because a great deal of engineering deals in small forces, and "a fraction of a pound" is an unhelpful way to say them. American component data sheets are where it lives — the operating force of a microswitch or push-button, spring tensions, and the torque of small motors, which is routinely specified in ounce-inches. Everywhere else the same measurements are made in newtons, so most people outside US component engineering never meet it.
What is a Kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force, also called the kilopond, is the force standard gravity exerts on one kilogram — the metric world’s version of the idea the pound-force serves, and deprecated for exactly the same reason: it quietly blurs mass into force. It has not vanished, though. Older European machinery is labelled in kgf or kp, spring balances and torque tools still carry the scale, and it lingers in medical and industrial settings where a pull or a grip strength expressed in familiar "kilos" means more to the person reading the dial than a number of newtons would.
To put both in perspective: pressing a keyboard key takes roughly 2 ounce-force, while lifting a 10 kg suitcase takes about 10 kilogram-force.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Kilogram-force to Ounce-force converter, or browse all Force converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilogram-force are in one Ounce-force?
There are 0.02835 Kilogram-force in one Ounce-force.
How do I convert Ounce-force to Kilogram-force?
Multiply the number of Ounce-force by 0.02835. For example, 10 Ounce-force = 0.2835 Kilogram-force.
What is 100 Ounce-force in Kilogram-force?
100 Ounce-force is equal to 2.835 Kilogram-force.
How do I convert Kilogram-force to Ounce-force?
Multiply the Kilogram-force value by 35.274 (or divide by 0.02835).
Is this Ounce-force to Kilogram-force conversion exact?
The definition is exact — Ounce-force and Kilogram-force are both fixed against the same base by international agreement — but the decimal shown here is rounded for readability, because the true ratio does not terminate. For engineering or scientific work, carry more decimal places than this page displays.
What is an Ounce-force?
The ounce-force is the pound-force scaled down: the force standard gravity exerts on one ounce of mass. It exists because a great deal of engineering deals in small forces, and "a fraction of a pound" is an unhelpful way to say them. American component data sheets are where it lives — the operating force of a microswitch or push-button, spring tensions, and the torque of small motors, which is routinely specified in ounce-inches. Everywhere else the same measurements are made in newtons, so most people outside US component engineering never meet it.
What is a Kilogram-force?
The kilogram-force, also called the kilopond, is the force standard gravity exerts on one kilogram — the metric world’s version of the idea the pound-force serves, and deprecated for exactly the same reason: it quietly blurs mass into force. It has not vanished, though. Older European machinery is labelled in kgf or kp, spring balances and torque tools still carry the scale, and it lingers in medical and industrial settings where a pull or a grip strength expressed in familiar "kilos" means more to the person reading the dial than a number of newtons would.