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foot-pounds to joules

Convert foot-pound to joule — instant, free, with the formula shown.

1 ft·lb=1.355818 J

How to convert foot-pound to joule

To convert foot-pound to joule, multiply by 1.35581795:

J = ft·lb × 1.35581795

For example, 10 ft·lb × 1.355818 = 13.558179 J.

ft·lb to J conversion table

foot-pounds (ft·lb)joules (J)
1 ft·lb1.355818 J
2 ft·lb2.711636 J
5 ft·lb6.77909 J
10 ft·lb13.558179 J
25 ft·lb33.895449 J
50 ft·lb67.790897 J
100 ft·lb135.581795 J
250 ft·lb338.954487 J
500 ft·lb677.908974 J
1000 ft·lb1355.817948 J
Reverse: Joule to Foot-pound

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ft·lb to J — frequently asked

How many joules are in 1 foot-pound?

1 foot-pound = 1.355818 joules (ft·lb × 1.355818 = J).

What is the formula to convert foot-pound to joule?

Multiply your foot-pound value by 1.35581795 to get joule.

How do I convert 10 foot-pounds to joules?

10 ft·lb = 13.558179 J. For 100 ft·lb the answer is 135.581795 J. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.

When to convert foot-pound to joule

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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