This page converts grams-force into ounces-force using the factor 0.03527396195, and shows the reverse figure alongside it. Both units measure force, which is why one number does the whole job.
The weight of one gram at standard gravity, used for keyboard switches, sutures and fibre testing. Used for small springs, switches and haptic actuators.
Mass is not force. A kilogram is a mass; a kilogram-force is the weight of that mass at standard gravity, 9.80665 N. Bathroom scales blur the distinction because they are calibrated for Earth; engineering calculations cannot. Below the calculator there is a step table for the values people look up most, and a second table putting real force figures into ounces-force so the number you get has something to be compared against.
The formula
grams-force- The amount you are converting, in grams-force
0.0352739619496- The exact number of ounces-force in one gram-force
ounces-force- The converted result
How it works, step by step
- Enter the value in grams-force.
- It is multiplied by 0.0352739619496, the exact factor between the two units.
- The answer is shown in ounces-force, with the reverse conversion beneath it.
- Check the reference table if you want a figure of comparable size.
Worked examples
A climbing rope’s rated load: 2.24e+06 gf in ounces-force
At 2.24e+06 gf (a climbing rope’s rated load), the same quantity in ounces-force is 2.24e+06 × 0.035274 = 79,013.7 ozf. One gram-force is 0.035274 ounces-force, so the numbers shrink as expected.
A firm handshake: 3.06e+04 gf in ounces-force
At 3.06e+04 gf (a firm handshake), the same quantity in ounces-force is 3.06e+04 × 0.035274 = 1079.38 ozf. One gram-force is 0.035274 ounces-force, so the numbers shrink as expected.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ounces-force are in one gram-force?
Exactly 0.0352739619496. Every figure on this page is that one number multiplied by your input, so the only rounding is at the display step.
What is the formula to convert grams-force to ounces-force?
ounces-force = grams-force × 0.0352739619496. Reversed, grams-force = ounces-force ÷ 0.0352739619496, which is the same as multiplying by 28.349523125.
Which is the bigger unit, the gram-force or the ounce-force?
The ounce-force. One gram-force is only 0.035274 of a ounce-force, so it takes 28.3495 grams-force to make one ounce-force.
What does this quantity actually measure?
Both units measure force. That is why a single factor is enough: there is no temperature offset and no material property involved, unlike conversions that cross between different quantities.
What is a gram-force?
The weight of one gram at standard gravity, used for keyboard switches, sutures and fibre testing.
What is a ounce-force?
Used for small springs, switches and haptic actuators.
Why does my answer differ from another converter?
Almost always because the other tool rounded the factor before multiplying. This page keeps full double precision through the calculation and rounds only for display, and it prints the factor it used so you can see where any difference came from.
Is there a quick way to do gf to ozf in my head?
Plenty of people do this in their head: divide by 28 instead of using the exact factor 0.03527396195. At 100 that shortcut gives 3.5714286 ounces-force, off by 0.04403 ounces-force or about 1.25%. Fine for a rough estimate, not fine for anything you are cutting to size or dosing.
Grams-Force to ounces-force reference tables
| Grams-Force | Ounces-Force |
|---|---|
| 0.5 gf | 0.017637 ozf |
| 1 gf | 0.035274 ozf |
| 2 gf | 0.0705479 ozf |
| 3 gf | 0.105822 ozf |
| 5 gf | 0.17637 ozf |
| 10 gf | 0.35274 ozf |
| 20 gf | 0.705479 ozf |
| 25 gf | 0.881849 ozf |
| 50 gf | 1.7637 ozf |
| 75 gf | 2.64555 ozf |
| 100 gf | 3.5274 ozf |
| 250 gf | 8.81849 ozf |
| 500 gf | 17.637 ozf |
| 1000 gf | 35.274 ozf |
| 5000 gf | 176.37 ozf |
Exact factor: 1 gram-force = 0.0352739619496 ounces-force.
| Quantity | gf | ozf |
|---|---|---|
| A sheet of paper’s weight | 4.997 gf | 0.1763 ozf |
| Lifting a bag of sugar | 1000 gf | 35.29 ozf |
| A firm handshake | 3.059e+04 gf | 1079 ozf |
| An adult’s body weight | 7.954e+04 gf | 2806 ozf |
| A climbing rope’s rated load | 2.243e+06 gf | 7.913e+04 ozf |
| A car’s braking force | 8.158e+05 gf | 2.878e+04 ozf |
Published reference values, converted with the same factor this page uses.