British Thermal Unit to Foot-pound Converter

1 BTU = 778.1693 ft·lbf

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FORMULA

1 BTU = 778.1693 ft·lbf
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CONVERSION TABLE

British Thermal Unit (BTU) Foot-pound (ft·lbf)
1 BTU 778.1693 ft·lbf
5 BTU 3,890.85 ft·lbf
10 BTU 7,781.69 ft·lbf
25 BTU 19,454.23 ft·lbf
50 BTU 38,908.46 ft·lbf
100 BTU 77,816.93 ft·lbf
250 BTU 194,542.32 ft·lbf
500 BTU 389,084.63 ft·lbf
1,000 BTU 778,169.26 ft·lbf
Foot-pound to British Thermal Unit
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COMMON VALUES

1 BTU
= 778.1693 ft·lbf
2 BTU
= 1,556.34 ft·lbf
3 BTU
= 2,334.51 ft·lbf
5 BTU
= 3,890.85 ft·lbf
10 BTU
= 7,781.69 ft·lbf
15 BTU
= 11,672.54 ft·lbf
20 BTU
= 15,563.39 ft·lbf
25 BTU
= 19,454.23 ft·lbf
30 BTU
= 23,345.08 ft·lbf
50 BTU
= 38,908.46 ft·lbf
75 BTU
= 58,362.69 ft·lbf
100 BTU
= 77,816.93 ft·lbf
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About British Thermal Unit (BTU)

The British Thermal Unit is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. Despite being an imperial unit, the BTU remains standard in the US for rating HVAC systems (a typical home furnace produces 80,000-100,000 BTU/h) and for natural gas pricing.

About Foot-pound (ft·lbf)

The energy exerted by a force of one pound-force through a displacement of one foot, equal to approximately 1.356 joules. Torque wrenches for automotive work are calibrated in foot-pounds, and bullet muzzle energies are commonly listed in foot-pounds to help shooters compare cartridge power.

How to Convert British Thermal Unit to Foot-pound

The conversion formula is: 1 BTU = 778.1693 ft·lbf. To convert from British Thermal Unit (BTU) to Foot-pound (ft·lbf), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Foot-pound in 1 British Thermal Unit?

1 British Thermal Unit (BTU) equals 778.1693 Foot-pound (ft·lbf).

How to convert British Thermal Unit to Foot-pound?

Multiply the British Thermal Unit value by 778.1693 to get the equivalent in Foot-pound. Formula: 1 BTU = 778.1693 ft·lbf

What is the formula for British Thermal Unit to Foot-pound conversion?

1 BTU = 778.1693 ft·lbf

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