Discover the ease of converting foot-pounds to gigajoules with our efficient ft-lb to GJ tool, designed for accuracy and simplicity. Get ready to explore this convenient converter developed by Newtum.
The foot-pound is a unit of work or energy in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is the energy transferred upon applying a force of one pound-force through a displacement of one foot. In physical terms, it's the energy expended by a one-pound weight dropped from a height of one foot.
Definition of GigajouleA gigajoule (GJ) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one billion joules. Commonly used for large energy quantities, this unit is particularly prevalent in the energy sector for discussing electricity generation or natural gas resources.
| Foot-pound (ft-lb) | Gigajoule (GJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft-lb | 1.35582e-9 GJ |
| 10 ft-lb | 1.35582e-8 GJ |
| 50 ft-lb | 6.77910e-8 GJ |
| 100 ft-lb | 1.35582e-7 GJ |
| 500 ft-lb | 6.77910e-7 GJ |
| 1000 ft-lb | 1.35582e-6 GJ |
| 5000 ft-lb | 6.77910e-6 GJ |
| 10000 ft-lb | 1.35582e-5 GJ |
| 50000 ft-lb | 6.77910e-5 GJ |
| 100000 ft-lb | 1.35582e-4 GJ |
1 ft-lb = 1.35582e-9 GJ
1 GJ = 737562.14927727 ft-lb
Example 1:
convert 250 ft-lb to GJ:
250 ft-lb = 250 × 1.35582e-9 GJ = 3.38955e-7 GJ
Example 2:
convert 5000 ft-lb to GJ:
5000 ft-lb = 5000 × 1.35582e-9 GJ = 6.77910e-6 GJ
The foot-pound originated from the combination of two traditional imperial units, the foot and the pound, which have been used for centuries to measure length and weight, respectively. This unit has played a key role in bridging the gap between mechanical work and energy conversion, forming the basis for the development of modern energy measurement tools like the Foot-pound to Gigajoule Converter.
Harness the power of conversion with our ft-lb to GJ tool, unlocking a myriad of possibilities in energy management and scientific calculations.
Example 1:
To convert 200 ft-lb to GJ:
200 ft-lb = 200 × 1.35582e-9 GJ = 2.71164e-7 GJ
Example 2:
To convert 15000 ft-lb to GJ:
15000 ft-lb = 15000 × 1.35582e-9 GJ = 2.03373e-5 GJ
Q1: What does ft-lb to GJ conversion entail?
A: It involves translating the mechanical energy measured in foot-pounds to the metric energy unit gigajoules.
Q2: How accurate is the Foot-pound to Gigajoule Converter?
A: The converter is designed to provide precise conversions using the standard conversion factor.
Q3: Can I convert back from GJ to ft-lb?
A: Yes, the converter also supports converting gigajoules back to foot-pounds.
