Convert Foot-Pound to Electronvolt
Use this free converter to change foot-pounds (ft·lb) into electronvolts (eV). Foot-pound and electronvolt both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 ft·lb equals 8.4624e+18 eV, and 1 eV equals 1.1817e-19 ft·lb.
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Electronvolt (eV)
8.4624e+18
1 ft·lb = 8.4624e+18 eV
Energy conversion table
| Foot-Pound | Electronvolt |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 8.4624e+16 |
| 0.1 | 8.4624e+17 |
| 0.5 | 4.2312e+18 |
| 1 | 8.4624e+18 |
| 2 | 1.6925e+19 |
| 3 | 2.5387e+19 |
| 5 | 4.2312e+19 |
| 10 | 8.4624e+19 |
| 20 | 1.6925e+20 |
| 25 | 2.1156e+20 |
| 50 | 4.2312e+20 |
| 100 | 8.4624e+20 |
| 1,000 | 8.4624e+21 |
How to convert Foot-Pound to Electronvolt
Multiply the foot-pound value by 8.4624e+18 to get electronvolts.
- Enter the number of foot-pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in electronvolts.
- Worked example: 15 ft·lb × 8.4624e+18 = 1.2694e+20 eV.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (electronvolt 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.
Electronvolt (eV)
- Definition
- An electronvolt (eV) is the energy gained by an electron moving through a one-volt potential, a tiny amount of energy.
- History
- It became standard in atomic and particle physics in the 20th century.
- Current use
- Electronvolts measure energies of particles, photons, and chemical bonds.
Frequently asked questions
How many electronvolts are in a foot-pound?
There are 8.4624e+18 eV in 1 ft·lb. To convert, multiply the number of foot-pounds by 8.4624e+18.
How do I convert foot-pounds to electronvolts?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 8.4624e+18 to get electronvolts. For example, 10 ft·lb = 8.4624e+19 eV.
Is this foot-pound-to-electronvolt 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 |