Discover the power of our Kiloton to Foot-pound Converter, crafted by Newtum. Convert kt to ft·lb with precision and ease. Start converting today!
A kiloton is a unit of energy equivalent to one thousand tons of TNT. It's often used to describe the energy output in explosions, especially nuclear detonations. One kiloton equals 4.184 terajoules (TJ) of energy.
Definition of Foot-poundA foot-pound is a unit of work or energy in the engineering and gravitational systems in the United States customary and British imperial units. It is the work done by one pound-force acting through a displacement of one foot. One foot-pound is equivalent to 1.3558179483314004 joules.
| Kiloton (kt) | Foot-pound (ft·lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 kt | 7,376,737,600 ft·lb |
| 0.01 kt | 73,767,376,000 ft·lb |
| 0.1 kt | 737,673,760,000 ft·lb |
| 1 kt | 7,376,737,600,000 ft·lb |
| 10 kt | 73,767,376,000,000 ft·lb |
| 100 kt | 737,673,760,000,000 ft·lb |
| 500 kt | 3,688,368,800,000,000 ft·lb |
| 1,000 kt | 7,376,737,600,000,000 ft·lb |
| 5,000 kt | 36,883,688,000,000,000 ft·lb |
| 10,000 kt | 73,767,376,000,000,000 ft·lb |
Example 1:
Convert 1 kt to ft·lb:
1 kt = 1 × 7,376,737,600 ft·lb = 7,376,737,600 ft·lb
Example 2:
Convert 0.5 kt to ft·lb:
0.5 kt = 0.5 × 7,376,737,600 ft·lb = 3,688,368,800 ft·lb
The concept of converting kilotons to foot-pounds dates back to the era of scientific advancements in explosives and energy measurement. Initially developed for military purposes, this conversion has since become essential in fields like engineering and physics.
Explore the practical utility of the Kiloton to Foot-pound Converter in real-life scenarios.
Example 1:
Convert 2 kt to ft·lb:
2 kt = 2 × 7,376,737,600 ft·lb = 14,753,475,200 ft·lb
Example 2:
Convert 5 kt to ft·lb:
5 kt = 5 × 7,376,737,600 ft·lb = 36,883,688,000 ft·lb
