Convert Foot-pound to Calorie
Input the number of foot-pounds you want to convert to calories.
How to Convert Foot-pounds to Calories
The foot-pound and calorie are both units of energy. 1 calorie equals 3.0859600326 foot-pounds. This means to convert foot-pounds to calories, you divide by 3.0859600326.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft·lb to calories:
We need to convert foot-pounds to calories
Since 1 cal = 3.0859600326 ft·lb, divide by 3.0859600326
5 ÷ 3.0859600326 = 1.620241334
5 ft·lb = 1.620241334 cal
Foot-pound to Calorie Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-pound to calorie conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-pounds (ft·lb) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft·lb | 0.3240482668 cal |
| 2 ft·lb | 0.6480965336 cal |
| 5 ft·lb | 1.620241334 cal |
| 10 ft·lb | 3.240482668 cal |
| 15 ft·lb | 4.860724002 cal |
| 20 ft·lb | 6.480965336 cal |
| 25 ft·lb | 8.1012066701 cal |
| 50 ft·lb | 16.20241334 cal |
| 100 ft·lb | 32.40482668 cal |
About These Units
Foot-pound (ft·lb)
A foot-pound (ft·lb or ft-lbf) is the energy to raise 1 pound by 1 foot against gravity, equal to 1.356 joules. Foot-pounds measure torque, bullet energy (muzzle energy: 300-4,000 ft·lb), and mechanical work in US engineering. One ft·lb equals 0.324 calories.
Calorie (cal)
A small calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C, equal to 4.184 joules. Small calories are used in chemistry and physics. Note: food "Calories" (with capital C) are actually kilocalories. One calorie equals 0.003968 BTU.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-pounds to calories?
To convert foot-pounds to calories, divide the value by 3.0859600326. For example, 10 ft·lb = 3.240482668 cal.
How many calories are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound equals 0.3240482668 calories.
What is the formula for foot-pounds to calories?
The formula is: cal = ft·lb ÷ 3.0859600326.