Convert Foot-Pound to Kilowatt Hour
Use this free converter to change foot-pounds (ft·lb) into kilowatt hours (kWh). Foot-pound and kilowatt hour both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 ft·lb equals 3.7662e-7 kWh, and 1 kWh equals 2655223.7 ft·lb.
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Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
3.7662e-7
1 ft·lb = 3.7662e-7 kWh
Energy conversion table
| Foot-Pound | Kilowatt Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 3.7662e-9 |
| 0.1 | 3.7662e-8 |
| 0.5 | 1.8831e-7 |
| 1 | 3.7662e-7 |
| 2 | 7.5323e-7 |
| 3 | 0.0000011298483 |
| 5 | 0.0000018830805 |
| 10 | 0.000003766161 |
| 20 | 0.0000075323219 |
| 25 | 0.0000094154024 |
| 50 | 0.000018830805 |
| 100 | 0.00003766161 |
| 1,000 | 0.0003766161 |
How to convert Foot-Pound to Kilowatt Hour
Multiply the foot-pound value by 3.7662e-7 to get kilowatt hours.
- Enter the number of foot-pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in kilowatt hours.
- Worked example: 15 ft·lb × 3.7662e-7 = 0.0000056492415 kWh.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (kilowatt hour 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.
Kilowatt Hour (kWh)
- Definition
- A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is 1,000 watt-hours, the standard unit on electricity bills.
- History
- It became the billing unit as household electricity spread.
- Current use
- Kilowatt-hours measure home electricity use and EV battery capacity.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilowatt hours are in a foot-pound?
There are 3.7662e-7 kWh in 1 ft·lb. To convert, multiply the number of foot-pounds by 3.7662e-7.
How do I convert foot-pounds to kilowatt hours?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 3.7662e-7 to get kilowatt hours. For example, 10 ft·lb = 0.000003766161 kWh.
Is this foot-pound-to-kilowatt hour 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 |