Gram-force to Ounce-force Converter

A gram-force (gf) is a unit of force equal to the gravitational force exerted by a mass of one gram under standard Earth gravity. It equals approximately 0.00981 newtons, providing small force measurements in weight-equivalent terms.

The gram-force developed as a subdivision of the kilogram-force for measuring smaller forces. It was particularly useful in precision applications and scientific instruments where forces needed to be expressed in familiar weight-equivalent terms.

Gram-force is occasionally used in precision applications, scientific instruments, and educational contexts where small forces are more easily understood in weight-equivalent terms. However, it's been largely replaced by millinewtons and other SI units in modern applications.

An ounce-force (ozf) is a unit of force equal to the gravitational force exerted by a mass of one ounce under standard Earth gravity. It equals approximately 0.278 newtons, providing fine force measurements in imperial systems.

The ounce-force developed as a subdivision of the pound-force to provide more precise force measurements in imperial systems. It became useful for applications requiring finer force resolution than pound-force could practically provide.

Ounce-force is used in precision applications within imperial systems, small mechanical devices, and applications requiring fine force measurements. It's found in precision instrument specifications, small mechanical systems, and detailed engineering calculations.