Convert Foot-Pound to Watt Hour
Use this free converter to change foot-pounds (ft·lb) into watt hours (Wh). Foot-pound and watt hour both measure energy. As a quick reference, 1 ft·lb equals 0.0003766161 Wh, and 1 Wh equals 2655.2237 ft·lb.
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Watt Hour (Wh)
0.0003766161
1 ft·lb = 0.0003766161 Wh
Energy conversion table
| Foot-Pound | Watt Hour |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.000003766161 |
| 0.1 | 0.00003766161 |
| 0.5 | 0.00018830805 |
| 1 | 0.0003766161 |
| 2 | 0.00075323219 |
| 3 | 0.0011298483 |
| 5 | 0.0018830805 |
| 10 | 0.003766161 |
| 20 | 0.0075323219 |
| 25 | 0.0094154024 |
| 50 | 0.018830805 |
| 100 | 0.03766161 |
| 1,000 | 0.3766161 |
How to convert Foot-Pound to Watt Hour
Multiply the foot-pound value by 0.0003766161 to get watt hours.
- Enter the number of foot-pounds you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in watt hours.
- Worked example: 15 ft·lb × 0.0003766161 = 0.0056492415 Wh.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (watt 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.
Watt Hour (Wh)
- Definition
- A watt-hour (Wh) is the energy of one watt sustained for one hour, equal to 3,600 joules.
- History
- It arose with the electricity industry as a practical billing unit.
- Current use
- Watt-hours rate batteries and small energy stores.
Frequently asked questions
How many watt hours are in a foot-pound?
There are 0.0003766161 Wh in 1 ft·lb. To convert, multiply the number of foot-pounds by 0.0003766161.
How do I convert foot-pounds to watt hours?
Multiply the foot-pound value by 0.0003766161 to get watt hours. For example, 10 ft·lb = 0.003766161 Wh.
Is this foot-pound-to-watt 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 |