Convert ounce to kilogram-force square second/meter
Please provide values below to convert ounce [oz] to kilogram-force square second/meter [kgf·s²/m], or Convert kilogram-force square second/meter to ounce.
How to Convert Ounce to Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter
1 oz = 0.00289084683607552 kgf·s²/m
Example: convert 15 oz to kgf·s²/m:
15 oz = 15 × 0.00289084683607552 kgf·s²/m = 0.0433627025411328 kgf·s²/m
Ounce to Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter Conversion Table
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Ounce
An ounce (oz) is a unit of weight or mass used primarily in the United States and other countries that use the imperial system. It is equal to 1/16 of a pound or approximately 28.35 grams.
History/Origin
The ounce has origins in ancient Roman and medieval systems of weight measurement. It was historically used in various forms across different cultures, with the modern avoirdupois ounce standardized in the 14th century in England to facilitate trade and commerce.
Current Use
Today, the ounce is commonly used to measure food ingredients, precious metals, and other small quantities of weight in the United States and other countries using the imperial system. It is also used in the context of jewelry, cooking, and postal services.
Kilogram-Force Square Second/meter
Kilogram-force square second per meter (kgf·s²/m) is a derived unit used to measure a specific combination of force, time, and length, often in specialized engineering contexts.
History/Origin
The unit originates from the kilogram-force, a gravitational force unit based on the kilogram mass, combined with time and length units for specific applications. It has been used historically in mechanical and engineering calculations before the widespread adoption of SI units.
Current Use
Currently, kgf·s²/m is rarely used in modern engineering, having been largely replaced by SI units. It may still appear in legacy systems or specialized fields requiring non-standard units.