Convert Foot-pound to Gigajoule
Enter the number of foot-pounds that you want to convert to gigajoules.
How to Convert Foot-pounds to Gigajoules
The foot-pound and gigajoule are both units of energy. 1 gigajoule equals 737562149.29 foot-pounds. This means to convert foot-pounds to gigajoules, you divide by 737562149.29.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft·lb to gigajoules:
We need to convert foot-pounds to gigajoules
Since 1 GJ = 737562149.29 ft·lb, divide by 737562149.29
5 ÷ 737562149.29 = 6.7790897415e-9
5 ft·lb = 6.7790897415e-9 GJ
Foot-pound to Gigajoule Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-pound to gigajoule conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-pounds (ft·lb) | Gigajoules (GJ) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft·lb | 1.3558179483e-10 GJ |
| 0.5 ft·lb | 6.7790897415e-10 GJ |
| 1 ft·lb | 1.3558179483e-9 GJ |
| 2 ft·lb | 2.7116358966e-9 GJ |
| 5 ft·lb | 6.7790897415e-9 GJ |
| 10 ft·lb | 1.3558179483e-8 GJ |
| 25 ft·lb | 3.3895448707e-8 GJ |
| 50 ft·lb | 6.7790897415e-8 GJ |
| 100 ft·lb | 1.3558179483e-7 GJ |
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.
Gigajoule (GJ)
A gigajoule (GJ) equals 1 billion joules or approximately 277.8 kilowatt-hours. Gigajoules measure natural gas billing, industrial energy use, and building energy consumption. One GJ equals about 26.8 cubic meters of natural gas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-pounds to gigajoules?
To convert foot-pounds to gigajoules, divide the value by 737562149.29. For example, 10 ft·lb = 1.3558179483e-8 GJ.
How many gigajoules are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound equals 1.3558179483e-9 gigajoules.
What is the formula for foot-pounds to gigajoules?
The formula is: GJ = ft·lb ÷ 737562149.29.