Discover the ease of converting foot-pounds to kilojoules with Newtum's precise ft-lb to kJ online tool – your go-to solution for accurate energy conversions.
A foot-pound (ft-lb) is a unit of work or energy in the imperial system. It is the amount of energy expended when a force of one pound-force is applied over a displacement of one foot. It is primarily used in the United States and is a standard unit for rotational forces and moments in engineering.
Definition of KilojouleA kilojoule (kJ) is a unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI). It is equivalent to 1,000 joules. Kilojoules are widely used in science, engineering, and nutrition to express the amount of energy produced, transferred, or consumed. They are key for understanding energy in physical processes and food energy content.
| Foot-pound (ft-lb) | Kilojoule (kJ) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft-lb | 0.001356 kJ |
| 5 ft-lb | 0.006779 kJ |
| 10 ft-lb | 0.01356 kJ |
| 20 ft-lb | 0.02712 kJ |
| 50 ft-lb | 0.06785 kJ |
| 100 ft-lb | 0.1356 kJ |
| 200 ft-lb | 0.2712 kJ |
| 500 ft-lb | 0.678 kJ |
| 1000 ft-lb | 1.356 kJ |
| 2000 ft-lb | 2.712 kJ |
1 ft-lb = 0.001356 kJ
1 kJ = 737.56 ft-lb
Example 1:
convert 10 ft-lb to kJ:
10 ft-lb = 10 × 0.001356 kJ = 0.01356 kJ
Example 2:
convert 50 ft-lb to kJ:
50 ft-lb = 50 × 0.001356 kJ = 0.0678 kJ
A brief history of the foot-pound to kilojoule converter reflects the evolution of measurement systems. Initially used in the British Imperial system, foot-pounds measured energy in terms of mechanical work. With the advent of SI units, energy became standardized in joules, and thus converters became essential for translating between these units in scientific and engineering contexts.
Harness the power of conversion with our ft-lb to kJ tool, designed to support a range of real-life applications with accuracy and ease.
Example 1:
Convert 25 ft-lb to kJ:
25 ft-lb = 25 x 0.001356 kJ = 0.0339 kJ
Example 2:
Convert 120 ft-lb to kJ:
120 ft-lb = 120 x 0.001356 kJ = 0.16272 kJ
1. What is a foot-pound?
A foot-pound is a unit of work or energy in the imperial system, used to measure energy transferred when a one-pound force moves an object over a distance of one foot.
2. How do you convert foot-pounds to kilojoules?
You can convert foot-pounds to kilojoules by multiplying the value in foot-pounds by 0.001356 (1 ft-lb = 0.001356 kJ).
3. Can I convert kilojoules back to foot-pounds using this converter?
Yes, the converter can also reverse the conversion, allowing you to convert kilojoules back to foot-pounds.
