Convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule (ft⋅lb to kJ)

What is a Foot-pound?

The Foot-pound (ft⋅lb) is a unit of work or energy in the engineering and gravitational systems, equal to the energy transferred by applying a force of one pound-force through a distance of one foot.

What is a Kilojoule?

The Kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy equal to 1,000 joules. It is famously used on food labels to express energy value (alongside calories).

How to Convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule

To convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule, divide the Foot-pound value by 738.

kJ = ft⋅lb ÷ 738

Manual Calculation Steps

Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from Foot-pound to Kilojoule is:

kJ = ft⋅lb ÷ 738

Step 2: Plug in the Value

Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 ft⋅lb) into the formula.

Step 3: Calculate the Result

Perform the calculation to get the result in Kilojoule.

Foot-pound to Kilojoule Conversion Table

Foot-pound (ft⋅lb)	Kilojoule (kJ)
1	0.00135582 kJ
5	0.00677909 kJ
10	0.0135582 kJ
25	0.0338954 kJ
50	0.0677909 kJ
100	0.135582 kJ
500	0.677909 kJ
1000	1.35582 kJ

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Kilojoule are in a Foot-pound?

There are 0.00135582 Kilojoule in 1 Foot-pound.

What is the difference between Foot-pound and Kilojoule?

Foot-pound and Kilojoule are both units used to measure energy. The Foot-pound is smaller than the Kilojoule.

How do I convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule?

To convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule, divide the Foot-pound value by 738. For example, to find out how many Kilojoule there are in a specific number of Foot-pound, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of Foot-pound and Kilojoule?

Foot-pound and Kilojoule are commonly used in energy measurements. Foot-pound is often used for larger scale measurements relative to Kilojoule.

Convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule