Discover the ease of converting foot-pounds to calories with our ft-lb to cal tool, designed for accurate energy unit calculations that spark your curiosity.
A foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of work or energy in the imperial and US customary systems. It is the amount of energy expended when a force of one pound-force is applied over a displacement of one foot. In other words, it is the work done by a force of one pound acting through a displacement of one foot along the direction of the force.
Definition of CalorieA calorie is a unit of energy. In nutritional contexts, it typically refers to a kilocalorie (kcal) which is the energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of water by one degree Celsius. In scientific contexts, it's the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, also known as a small calorie.
| Foot-pound (ft-lb) | Calorie (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft-lb | 0.32383 cal |
| 5 ft-lb | 1.61915 cal |
| 10 ft-lb | 3.2383 cal |
| 15 ft-lb | 4.85745 cal |
| 20 ft-lb | 6.4766 cal |
| 25 ft-lb | 8.09575 cal |
| 30 ft-lb | 9.7149 cal |
| 35 ft-lb | 11.33405 cal |
| 40 ft-lb | 12.9532 cal |
| 45 ft-lb | 14.57235 cal |
1 ft-lb = 0.32383 cal
1 cal = 3.0865 ft-lb
Example 1:
Convert 10 ft-lb to cal:
10 ft-lb = 10 × 0.32383 cal = 3.2383 cal
Example 2:
Convert 20 ft-lb to cal:
20 ft-lb = 20 × 0.32383 cal = 6.4766 cal
The Foot-pound to Calorie th Converter has its origins in the need to relate mechanical energy to heat energy. The development of this converter stems from historical efforts to understand energy conversion, particularly in the field of thermodynamics, which emerged in the 19th century.
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Example 1:
Converting 50 ft-lb to cal:
50 ft-lb = 50 × 0.32383 cal = 16.1915 cal
Example 2:
Converting 75 ft-lb to cal:
75 ft-lb = 75 × 0.32383 cal = 24.28725 cal
A foot-pound is a unit of work or energy in the imperial system, defined as the energy transferred when a force of one pound-force is applied over a distance of one foot.
The conversion is highly accurate and based on established scientific formulas, ensuring reliable results.
Yes, the converter is designed for two-way conversion between calories and foot-pounds.
