Foot-pound to Kilocalorie Converter
1 ft·lbf = 0.0003240483 kcal
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FORMULA
1 ft·lbf = 0.0003240483 kcal
CONVERSION TABLE
| Foot-pound (ft·lbf) | Kilocalorie (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lbf | 0.0003240483 kcal |
| 5 ft·lbf | 0.0016202413 kcal |
| 10 ft·lbf | 0.0032404827 kcal |
| 25 ft·lbf | 0.0081012067 kcal |
| 50 ft·lbf | 0.016202 kcal |
| 100 ft·lbf | 0.032405 kcal |
| 250 ft·lbf | 0.081012 kcal |
| 500 ft·lbf | 0.162024 kcal |
| 1,000 ft·lbf | 0.324048 kcal |
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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 Kilocalorie (kcal)
Equal to 1,000 small calories, the kilocalorie (kcal) is the 'Calorie' with a capital C used on food nutrition labels in the United States and many other countries. When a food label states 200 Calories, it means 200 kilocalories or 836.8 kilojoules. Daily dietary recommendations are expressed in kilocalories.
How to Convert Foot-pound to Kilocalorie
The conversion formula is: 1 ft·lbf = 0.0003240483 kcal. To convert from Foot-pound (ft·lbf) to Kilocalorie (kcal), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kilocalorie in 1 Foot-pound?
1 Foot-pound (ft·lbf) equals 0.0003240483 Kilocalorie (kcal).
How to convert Foot-pound to Kilocalorie?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 0.0003240483 to get the equivalent in Kilocalorie. Formula: 1 ft·lbf = 0.0003240483 kcal
What is the formula for Foot-pound to Kilocalorie conversion?
1 ft·lbf = 0.0003240483 kcal
Glossary
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Calorie
A unit of energy. The small calorie (cal) heats 1g of water by 1°C; the food Calorie (kcal) is 1000 small calories.
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BTU (British Thermal Unit)
The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.
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Electronvolt
A unit of energy equal to the kinetic energy gained by an electron accelerated through 1 volt.
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Joule
The SI unit of energy, equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting over a distance of one meter (1 J = 1 N·m = 1 kg·m²/s²).