foot-pounds to BTU
Convert foot-pound to btu — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 ft·lb=0.001285 BTU
How to convert foot-pound to btu
To convert foot-pound to btu, multiply by 0.00128507:
BTU = ft·lb × 0.00128507
For example, 10 ft·lb × 0.001285 = 0.012851 BTU.
ft·lb to BTU conversion table
| foot-pounds (ft·lb) | BTU (BTU) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lb | 0.001285 BTU |
| 2 ft·lb | 0.00257 BTU |
| 5 ft·lb | 0.006425 BTU |
| 10 ft·lb | 0.012851 BTU |
| 25 ft·lb | 0.032127 BTU |
| 50 ft·lb | 0.064253 BTU |
| 100 ft·lb | 0.128507 BTU |
| 250 ft·lb | 0.321267 BTU |
| 500 ft·lb | 0.642534 BTU |
| 1000 ft·lb | 1.285067 BTU |
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ft·lb to BTU — frequently asked
How many BTU are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound = 0.001285 BTU (ft·lb × 0.001285 = BTU).
What is the formula to convert foot-pound to btu?
Multiply your foot-pound value by 0.00128507 to get btu.
How do I convert 10 foot-pounds to BTU?
10 ft·lb = 0.012851 BTU. For 100 ft·lb the answer is 0.128507 BTU. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert foot-pound to btu
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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