Convert Ounce-Force to Short Ton-Force
Convert Ounce-Force (ozf) to Short Ton-Force (tf (US)) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
tf (US) = ozf × 3.125000000e-5
About Ounce-Force
One ounce-force (ozf) is 1/16 of a pound-force - approximately 0.2780 N. It is used for small-scale US customary force measurements: postal scales, miniature connector insertion forces, and small latch springs. Hobby servo motor torque is rated in oz·in (ounce-inches); dividing by arm length gives force in ozf. Snap, zipper, and hook-and-loop closure test gauges specify pull-off forces in ozf. Cosmetic packaging component actuation forces (lipstick, compact closures) also use ozf. 1 ozf = 1/16 lbf = 28.3495 gf = 0.27801 N.
About Short Ton-Force
One short ton-force is the gravitational force on a US short ton (2,000 lb) - exactly 2,000 lbf ≈ 8,896 N. It is used in heavy US industry for hydraulic press force ratings, forging press capacities, crane lift ratings, and bulldozer drawbar pull. US rigging and lifting equipment is rated in short tons. Caution: short ton-force (8,896 N) vs metric tonne-force (9,807 N) vs long ton-force (9,964 N) introduces up to 12% ambiguity when 'ton capacity' is unqualified - a critical safety distinction. 1 short tf = 2,000 lbf = 2 kip = 8,896.44 N.
Quick Reference Table
| Ounce-Force (ozf) | Short Ton-Force (tf (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 ozf | 3.125 × 10-5 tf (US) |
| 2 ozf | 6.25 × 10-5 tf (US) |
| 5 ozf | 0.00015625 tf (US) |
| 10 ozf | 0.0003125 tf (US) |
| 25 ozf | 0.00078125 tf (US) |
| 50 ozf | 0.0015625 tf (US) |
| 100 ozf | 0.003125 tf (US) |