Convert Calorie to Foot-Pound
Use this free converter to change calories (cal) into foot-pounds (ft·lb). Calorie and foot-pound both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 cal equals 3.08596 ft·lb, and 1 ft·lb equals 0.32404827 cal.
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Foot-Pound (ft·lb)
3.08596
1 cal = 3.08596 ft·lb
Energy conversion table
| Calorie | Foot-Pound |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0308596 |
| 0.1 | 0.308596 |
| 0.5 | 1.54298 |
| 1 | 3.08596 |
| 2 | 6.1719201 |
| 3 | 9.2578801 |
| 5 | 15.4298 |
| 10 | 30.8596 |
| 20 | 61.719201 |
| 25 | 77.149001 |
| 50 | 154.298 |
| 100 | 308.596 |
| 1,000 | 3085.96 |
How to convert Calorie to Foot-Pound
Multiply the calorie value by 3.08596 to get foot-pounds.
- Enter the number of calories you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in foot-pounds.
- Worked example: 15 cal × 3.08596 = 46.2894 ft·lb.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (foot-pound to calorie).
About these units
Calorie (cal)
- Definition
- A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius, about 4.184 joules.
- History
- Defined in the 19th century, the small calorie was later joined by the larger food Calorie.
- Current use
- Calories appear in chemistry and, as kilocalories, in nutrition.
Foot-Pound (ft·lb)
- Definition
- A foot-pound (ft·lb) is the work done by a one-pound force acting over one foot, about 1.356 joules.
- History
- It comes from the imperial system of mechanics.
- Current use
- Foot-pounds express torque and energy in US engineering and firearms.
Frequently asked questions
How many foot-pounds are in a calorie?
There are 3.08596 ft·lb in 1 cal. To convert, multiply the number of calories by 3.08596.
How do I convert calories to foot-pounds?
Multiply the calorie value by 3.08596 to get foot-pounds. For example, 10 cal = 30.8596 ft·lb.
Is this calorie-to-foot-pound converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Calorie to other energy units
| Unit | 1 Calorie equals |
|---|---|
| Joule (J) | 4.184 J |
| Kilojoule (kJ) | 0.004184 kJ |
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | 0.001 kcal |
| Watt Hour (Wh) | 0.0011622222 Wh |
| Kilowatt Hour (kWh) | 0.0000011622222 kWh |
| Electronvolt (eV) | 2.6114e+19 eV |
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | 0.0039656668 BTU |
| Foot-Pound (ft·lb) | 3.08596 ft·lb |