foot-pounds to calories
Convert foot-pound to calorie (small) — instant, free, with the formula shown.
How to convert foot-pound to calorie (small)
To convert foot-pound to calorie (small), multiply by 0.32404827:
For example, 10 ft·lb × 0.324048 = 3.240483 cal.
ft·lb to cal conversion table
| foot-pounds (ft·lb) | calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lb | 0.324048 cal |
| 2 ft·lb | 0.648097 cal |
| 5 ft·lb | 1.620241 cal |
| 10 ft·lb | 3.240483 cal |
| 25 ft·lb | 8.101207 cal |
| 50 ft·lb | 16.202413 cal |
| 100 ft·lb | 32.404827 cal |
| 250 ft·lb | 81.012067 cal |
| 500 ft·lb | 162.024133 cal |
| 1000 ft·lb | 324.048267 cal |
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ft·lb to cal — frequently asked
How many calories are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound = 0.324048 calories (ft·lb × 0.324048 = cal).
What is the formula to convert foot-pound to calorie (small)?
Multiply your foot-pound value by 0.32404827 to get calorie (small).
How do I convert 10 foot-pounds to calories?
10 ft·lb = 3.240483 cal. For 100 ft·lb the answer is 32.404827 cal. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.
When to convert foot-pound to calorie (small)
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.