Sthène to Ounce-force Converter

A sthène (sn) is a unit of force in the metre-tonne-second (MTS) system, equal to 1,000 newtons. It was designed as part of an alternative metric system but never achieved widespread adoption.

The sthène was proposed in the early 20th century as part of the metre-tonne-second system, intended to provide more practical unit sizes for engineering applications. However, it was superseded by the adoption of SI units and never gained significant usage.

Sthènes are obsolete and rarely encountered in modern applications. They appear only in historical engineering literature and some specialized contexts. The unit has been completely replaced by kilonewtons and other SI force units in all practical 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.