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Convert Foot-pounds to Kilojoules

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Foot-pounds = 0.00135582 Kilojoules

Foot-pounds to Kilojoules
Pre-defined calculator for direct foot-pounds to kilojoules conversion.
Foot-pounds (ft-lb)
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Kilojoules (kJ)
Formula: 1 Foot-pounds = 0.00135582 Kilojoules

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 Kilojoules Conversion Table

Foot-pounds [ftlb]Kilojoules [kj]
0.01 ftlb0.0000135582 kj
0.1 ftlb0.000135582 kj
1 ftlb0.00135582 kj
2 ftlb0.00271164 kj
3 ftlb0.00406746 kj
5 ftlb0.0067791 kj
10 ftlb0.0135582 kj
20 ftlb0.0271164 kj
50 ftlb0.067791 kj
100 ftlb0.135582 kj
1000 ftlb1.35582 kj

How to Convert Foot-pounds to Kilojoules

Calculation: To convert foot-pounds to kilojoules, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.00135582).

Example: convert 15 ftlb to kj:
15 ftlb = 15 × 0.00135582 kj = 0.0203373 kj

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