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Convert BTU to Foot-pounds

Use our accurate converter to change btu into foot-pounds. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change btu to foot-pounds, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 BTU = 778.1711436621 Foot-pounds

BTU to Foot-pounds
Pre-defined calculator for direct btu to foot-pounds conversion.
BTU (IT)
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Foot-pounds (ft-lb)
Formula: 1 BTU = 778.17114366 Foot-pounds

Unit Information

About BTU

Definition: The British Thermal Unit is a unit for measuring heat.

History: It was developed long ago to measure the heating power of fuels.

Where it is used: Used mostly for air conditioning and heating systems in North America.

BTU to Foot-pounds Conversion Table

BTU [btu]Foot-pounds [ftlb]
0.01 btu7.7817114366 ftlb
0.1 btu77.8171143662 ftlb
1 btu778.1711436621 ftlb
2 btu1,556.3422873243 ftlb
3 btu2,334.5134309864 ftlb
5 btu3,890.8557183107 ftlb
10 btu7,781.7114366214 ftlb
20 btu15,563.4228732428 ftlb
50 btu38,908.5571831069 ftlb
100 btu77,817.1143662138 ftlb
1000 btu778,171.143662138 ftlb

How to Convert BTU to Foot-pounds

Calculation: To convert btu to foot-pounds, multiply the value by the conversion factor (778.1711436621).

Example: convert 15 btu to ftlb:
15 btu = 15 × 778.1711436621 ftlb = 11,672.5671549321 ftlb

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