Convert Btu (IT) to ounce-force inch
Please provide values below to convert Btu (IT) [Btu (IT)] to ounce-force inch [ozf*in], or Convert ounce-force inch to Btu (IT).
How to Convert Btu (It) to Ounce-Force Inch
1 Btu (IT) = 149408.536369494 ozf*in
Example: convert 15 Btu (IT) to ozf*in:
15 Btu (IT) = 15 × 149408.536369494 ozf*in = 2241128.04554241 ozf*in
Btu (It) to Ounce-Force Inch Conversion Table
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Btu (It)
The Btu (IT) is a unit of energy used to measure the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit, based on the International Table (IT) standards.
History/Origin
The Btu (IT) originated from the British thermal unit, adapted for international standards to provide a consistent measurement of heat energy, particularly in engineering and thermodynamics contexts.
Current Use
The Btu (IT) is primarily used in the energy industry, including heating, cooling, and power generation, to quantify energy content and efficiency in systems adhering to international standards.
Ounce-Force Inch
Ounce-force inch (ozf·in) is a unit of torque or moment of force, representing the force of one ounce-force applied at a distance of one inch from the pivot point.
History/Origin
The ounce-force inch originated from the imperial system of units, primarily used in engineering and mechanical contexts to measure torque. It has been used historically in the United States and other countries employing imperial units, but has largely been replaced by the metric system in scientific applications.
Current Use
Today, ounce-force inch is primarily used in specific engineering fields, such as small-scale mechanical and automotive applications, where imperial units are still prevalent. It is considered a non-SI unit and is less common in modern scientific and international standards.