Foot-pound To Gigawatt-hour Converter

(ft·lb to GWh converter)

Effortlessly Convert Foot-Pounds to Gigawatt-Hours with Precision


(Last Updated On: 2024-05-09)

Discover the simplicity of converting ft·lb to GWh with our user-friendly Foot-pound to Gigawatt-hour Converter, designed to satisfy your energy conversion needs.

What are Foot-pound and Gigawatt-hour

Definition of Foot-pound

A foot-pound (ft·lb) is a unit of energy or work in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is the energy transferred upon applying a force of one pound-force through a displacement of one foot. In physical terms, it represents the amount of work done by a one-pound force acting along a one-foot distance.

Definition of Gigawatt-hour

A gigawatt-hour (GWh) is a unit of energy representing one billion (10^9) watt-hours. It is commonly used in the context of electricity generation and consumption to measure large-scale energy production and usage. One GWh can power roughly 700,000 homes for an hour, showcasing its significance in the energy sector.

Foot-pound to Gigawatt-hour Conversion Table

Foot-pounds (ft·lb) Gigawatt-hours (GWh)
1 3.766161E-13
10 3.766161E-12
100 3.766161E-11
1,000 3.766161E-10
10,000 3.766161E-9
100,000 3.766161E-8
1,000,000 3.766161E-7
10,000,000 3.766161E-6
100,000,000 3.766161E-5
1,000,000,000 3.766161E-4

Conversion of Foot-pound to Gigawatt-hour

1 ft·lb = 3.766161E-13 GWh
1 GWh = 2.65522E+12 ft·lb

Example 1:
Convert 500 ft·lb to GWh:
500 ft·lb = 500 × 3.766161E-13 GWh = 1.8830805E-10 GWh

Example 2:
Convert 2,000,000 ft·lb to GWh:
2,000,000 ft·lb = 2,000,000 × 3.766161E-13 GWh = 7.532322E-7 GWh

History of Foot-pound and Gigawatt-hour

The Foot-pound to Gigawatt-hour Converter is a tool that emerged from the need to bridge traditional and modern units of energy. As our world became more electrified, the conversion between mechanical energy (foot-pounds) and electrical energy (gigawatt-hours) became crucial for industries and professionals in energy-related fields.

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Solved Examples ft·lb to GWh

Example 1: To convert 1,500 ft·lb to GWh:
1,500 ft·lb = 1,500 × 3.766161E-13 GWh = 5.6492415E-10 GWh

Example 2: To convert 5,000,000 ft·lb to GWh:
5,000,000 ft·lb = 5,000,000 × 3.766161E-13 GWh = 1.8830805E-6 GWh

FAQs: Foot-pound to Gigawatt-hour Converter

What is a foot-pound?
A foot-pound is a unit of work or energy in the imperial system, defined as the work done by a force of one pound over a distance of one foot.
Why would I need to convert ft·lb to GWh?
Conversions are typically needed for energy management, engineering projects, or academic purposes to compare mechanical energy with large-scale electricity production or consumption.
Is the conversion from ft·lb to GWh precise?
Yes, the conversion uses a fixed value to ensure accuracy and precision in results.