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Foot-pound (ft·lb)

The energy of one pound-force acting through one foot.

Result1.355817948

1 foot-pound = 1.355817948 joules

Foot-pound at a glance

Unit nameFoot-pound (plural: foot-pounds)
Symbolft·lb
Quantity measuredEnergy
Measurement systemUS customary
Also known asft lb, ftlb, foot pound
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 foot-pound in other energy units

Unit1 ft·lb equals
Joule1.35581795 J
Kilojoule0.001355818 kJ
Megajoule0.000001356 MJ
Calorie0.324048267 cal
Kilocalorie0.000324048 kcal
Watt-hour0.000376616 Wh
Kilowatt-hour0.000000377 kWh
Megawatt-hour3.76616097 × 10⁻¹⁰ MWh
Electronvolt8.46235003 × 10¹⁸ eV
British thermal unit0.001285067 BTU
Therm1.28506746 × 10⁻⁸ thm

Frequently asked questions

What is a foot-pound?
The energy of one pound-force acting through one foot.
What is the symbol for the foot-pound?
The symbol for the foot-pound is ft·lb. It measures energy.
How many joules are in a foot-pound?
1 foot-pound = 1.35581795 joules.
How many kilojoules are in a foot-pound?
1 foot-pound = 0.001355818 kilojoules.
How many kilocalories are in a foot-pound?
1 foot-pound = 0.000324048 kilocalories.