Foot-pound to Kilojoule Converter
1 ft·lbf = 0.0013558179 kJ
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FORMULA
1 ft·lbf = 0.0013558179 kJ
CONVERSION TABLE
| Foot-pound (ft·lbf) | Kilojoule (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lbf | 0.0013558179 kJ |
| 5 ft·lbf | 0.0067790897 kJ |
| 10 ft·lbf | 0.013558 kJ |
| 25 ft·lbf | 0.033895 kJ |
| 50 ft·lbf | 0.067791 kJ |
| 100 ft·lbf | 0.135582 kJ |
| 250 ft·lbf | 0.338954 kJ |
| 500 ft·lbf | 0.677909 kJ |
| 1,000 ft·lbf | 1.3558 kJ |
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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 Kilojoule (kJ)
Equal to 1,000 joules, the kilojoule is the standard energy unit on food nutrition labels in Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union. A typical adult's daily energy requirement is about 8,700 kJ (approximately 2,080 kilocalories), and food packages in metric countries display energy content in kJ.
How to Convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule
The conversion formula is: 1 ft·lbf = 0.0013558179 kJ. To convert from Foot-pound (ft·lbf) to Kilojoule (kJ), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kilojoule in 1 Foot-pound?
1 Foot-pound (ft·lbf) equals 0.0013558179 Kilojoule (kJ).
How to convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 0.0013558179 to get the equivalent in Kilojoule. Formula: 1 ft·lbf = 0.0013558179 kJ
What is the formula for Foot-pound to Kilojoule conversion?
1 ft·lbf = 0.0013558179 kJ
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).