Foot-pound to British Thermal Unit Converter

1 ft·lbf = 0.0012850675 BTU

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FORMULA

1 ft·lbf = 0.0012850675 BTU
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CONVERSION TABLE

Foot-pound (ft·lbf) British Thermal Unit (BTU)
1 ft·lbf 0.0012850675 BTU
5 ft·lbf 0.0064253373 BTU
10 ft·lbf 0.012851 BTU
25 ft·lbf 0.032127 BTU
50 ft·lbf 0.064253 BTU
100 ft·lbf 0.128507 BTU
250 ft·lbf 0.321267 BTU
500 ft·lbf 0.642534 BTU
1,000 ft·lbf 1.2851 BTU
British Thermal Unit to Foot-pound
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COMMON VALUES

1 ft·lbf
= 0.0012850675 BTU
2 ft·lbf
= 0.0025701349 BTU
3 ft·lbf
= 0.0038552024 BTU
5 ft·lbf
= 0.0064253373 BTU
10 ft·lbf
= 0.012851 BTU
15 ft·lbf
= 0.019276 BTU
20 ft·lbf
= 0.025701 BTU
25 ft·lbf
= 0.032127 BTU
30 ft·lbf
= 0.038552 BTU
50 ft·lbf
= 0.064253 BTU
75 ft·lbf
= 0.09638 BTU
100 ft·lbf
= 0.128507 BTU
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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.

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.

How to Convert Foot-pound to British Thermal Unit

The conversion formula is: 1 ft·lbf = 0.0012850675 BTU. To convert from Foot-pound (ft·lbf) to British Thermal Unit (BTU), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many British Thermal Unit in 1 Foot-pound?

1 Foot-pound (ft·lbf) equals 0.0012850675 British Thermal Unit (BTU).

How to convert Foot-pound to British Thermal Unit?

Multiply the Foot-pound value by 0.0012850675 to get the equivalent in British Thermal Unit. Formula: 1 ft·lbf = 0.0012850675 BTU

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

1 ft·lbf = 0.0012850675 BTU

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