Kilocalorie to Foot-pound Converter
1 kcal = 3085.96 ft·lbf
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FORMULA
1 kcal = 3085.96 ft·lbf
CONVERSION TABLE
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | Foot-pound (ft·lbf) |
|---|---|
| 1 kcal | 3,085.96 ft·lbf |
| 5 kcal | 15,429.8 ft·lbf |
| 10 kcal | 30,859.6 ft·lbf |
| 25 kcal | 77,149 ft·lbf |
| 50 kcal | 154,298 ft·lbf |
| 100 kcal | 308,596 ft·lbf |
| 250 kcal | 771,490.01 ft·lbf |
| 500 kcal | 1,542,980.02 ft·lbf |
| 1,000 kcal | 3,085,960.03 ft·lbf |
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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.
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 Kilocalorie to Foot-pound
The conversion formula is: 1 kcal = 3085.96 ft·lbf. To convert from Kilocalorie (kcal) 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 Kilocalorie?
1 Kilocalorie (kcal) equals 3085.96 Foot-pound (ft·lbf).
How to convert Kilocalorie to Foot-pound?
Multiply the Kilocalorie value by 3085.96 to get the equivalent in Foot-pound. Formula: 1 kcal = 3085.96 ft·lbf
What is the formula for Kilocalorie to Foot-pound conversion?
1 kcal = 3085.96 ft·lbf
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).