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Convert Foot-pounds to BTU

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Foot-pounds = 0.0012850644 BTU

Foot-pounds to BTU
Pre-defined calculator for direct foot-pounds to btu conversion.
Foot-pounds (ft-lb)
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BTU (IT)
Formula: 1 Foot-pounds = 0.00128506 BTU

Unit Information

About Foot-pounds

Definition: A foot-pound is a unit of work used mostly in the USA.

History: It is the work done by one pound of force over one foot.

Where it is used: Commonly used for measuring engine strength and mechanical tasks.

Foot-pounds to BTU Conversion Table

Foot-pounds [ftlb]BTU [btu]
0.01 ftlb0.0000128506 btu
0.1 ftlb0.0001285064 btu
1 ftlb0.0012850644 btu
2 ftlb0.0025701287 btu
3 ftlb0.0038551931 btu
5 ftlb0.0064253218 btu
10 ftlb0.0128506436 btu
20 ftlb0.0257012871 btu
50 ftlb0.0642532178 btu
100 ftlb0.1285064357 btu
1000 ftlb1.2850643565 btu

How to Convert Foot-pounds to BTU

Calculation: To convert foot-pounds to btu, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.0012850644).

Example: convert 15 ftlb to btu:
15 ftlb = 15 × 0.0012850644 btu = 0.0192759653 btu

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