BTU to foot-pounds
Convert btu to foot-pound — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 BTU=778.169261 ft·lb
How to convert btu to foot-pound
To convert btu to foot-pound, multiply by 778.16926052:
ft·lb = BTU × 778.16926052
For example, 10 BTU × 778.169261 = 7781.692605 ft·lb.
BTU to ft·lb conversion table
| BTU (BTU) | foot-pounds (ft·lb) |
|---|---|
| 1 BTU | 778.169261 ft·lb |
| 2 BTU | 1556.338521 ft·lb |
| 5 BTU | 3890.846303 ft·lb |
| 10 BTU | 7781.692605 ft·lb |
| 25 BTU | 19454.231513 ft·lb |
| 50 BTU | 38908.463026 ft·lb |
| 100 BTU | 77816.926052 ft·lb |
| 250 BTU | 194542.315131 ft·lb |
| 500 BTU | 389084.630262 ft·lb |
| 1000 BTU | 778169.260524 ft·lb |
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Convert to foot-pound from another unit
BTU to ft·lb — frequently asked
How many foot-pounds are in 1 btu?
1 btu = 778.169261 foot-pounds (BTU × 778.169261 = ft·lb).
What is the formula to convert btu to foot-pound?
Multiply your btu value by 778.16926052 to get foot-pound.
How do I convert 10 BTU to foot-pounds?
10 BTU = 7781.692605 ft·lb. For 100 BTU the answer is 77816.926052 ft·lb. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert btu to foot-pound
1Electricity bills (kWh)
2Nutrition labels (kcal / food cal)
3HVAC and heating (BTU, therms)
4Physics and chemistry (J, eV)
Energy conversion — common questions
Is a food calorie the same as a calorie?
No — a food 'Calorie' (capital C) actually means 1 kilocalorie = 1,000 small calories = 4,184 J. Nutrition labels typically write 'cal' meaning kcal.
How many joules in 1 kWh?
1 kWh = 3,600,000 J (3.6 MJ). Because 1 kW × 1 hour = 1,000 W × 3,600 s = 3,600,000 J.
What is a BTU?
British Thermal Unit — the energy required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 °F. 1 BTU ≈ 1,055 J.
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