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Convert Foot-pounds to Joules

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Foot-pounds = 1.35582 Joules

Foot-pounds to Joules
Pre-defined calculator for direct foot-pounds to joules conversion.
Foot-pounds (ft-lb)
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Joules (J)
Formula: 1 Foot-pounds = 1.35582 Joules

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 Joules Conversion Table

Foot-pounds [ftlb]Joules [j]
0.01 ftlb0.0135582 j
0.1 ftlb0.135582 j
1 ftlb1.35582 j
2 ftlb2.71164 j
3 ftlb4.06746 j
5 ftlb6.7791 j
10 ftlb13.5582 j
20 ftlb27.1164 j
50 ftlb67.791 j
100 ftlb135.582 j
1000 ftlb1,355.82 j

How to Convert Foot-pounds to Joules

Calculation: To convert foot-pounds to joules, multiply the value by the conversion factor (1.35582).

Example: convert 15 ftlb to j:
15 ftlb = 15 × 1.35582 j = 20.3373 j

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