Convert Foot-Pound to Calorie
Use this free converter to change foot-pounds (ft·lb) into calories (cal). Foot-pound and calorie both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 ft·lb equals 0.32404827 cal, and 1 cal equals 3.08596 ft·lb.
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Calorie (cal)
0.32404827
1 ft·lb = 0.32404827 cal
Energy conversion table
| Foot-Pound | Calorie |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0032404827 |
| 0.1 | 0.032404827 |
| 0.5 | 0.16202413 |
| 1 | 0.32404827 |
| 2 | 0.64809653 |
| 3 | 0.9721448 |
| 5 | 1.6202413 |
| 10 | 3.2404827 |
| 20 | 6.4809653 |
| 25 | 8.1012067 |
| 50 | 16.202413 |
| 100 | 32.404827 |
| 1,000 | 324.04827 |
How to convert Foot-Pound to Calorie
Multiply the foot-pound value by 0.32404827 to get calories.
- Enter the number of foot-pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in calories.
- Worked example: 15 ft·lb × 0.32404827 = 4.860724 cal.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (calorie to foot-pound).
About these units
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a foot-pound?
There are 0.32404827 cal in 1 ft·lb. To convert, multiply the number of foot-pounds by 0.32404827.
How do I convert foot-pounds to calories?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 0.32404827 to get calories. For example, 10 ft·lb = 3.2404827 cal.
Is this foot-pound-to-calorie 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 Foot-Pound to other energy units
| Unit | 1 Foot-Pound equals |
|---|---|
| Joule (J) | 1.3558179 J |
| Kilojoule (kJ) | 0.0013558179 kJ |
| Calorie (cal) | 0.32404827 cal |
| Kilocalorie (kcal) | 0.00032404827 kcal |
| Watt Hour (Wh) | 0.0003766161 Wh |
| Kilowatt Hour (kWh) | 3.7662e-7 kWh |
| Electronvolt (eV) | 8.4624e+18 eV |
| British Thermal Unit (BTU) | 0.0012850675 BTU |