Convert Foot-pound to Kilocalorie
Convert foot-pounds to kilocalories by entering a value below.
How to Convert Foot-pounds to Kilocalories
The foot-pound and kilocalorie are both units of energy. 1 kilocalorie equals 3085.9600326 foot-pounds. This means to convert foot-pounds to kilocalories, you divide by 3085.9600326.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft·lb to kilocalories:
We need to convert foot-pounds to kilocalories
Since 1 kcal = 3085.9600326 ft·lb, divide by 3085.9600326
5 ÷ 3085.9600326 = 0.0016202413
5 ft·lb = 0.0016202413 kcal
Foot-pound to Kilocalorie Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-pound to kilocalorie conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-pounds (ft·lb) | Kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft·lb | 3.240482668e-5 kcal |
| 0.5 ft·lb | 0.0001620241 kcal |
| 1 ft·lb | 0.0003240483 kcal |
| 2 ft·lb | 0.0006480965 kcal |
| 5 ft·lb | 0.0016202413 kcal |
| 10 ft·lb | 0.0032404827 kcal |
| 25 ft·lb | 0.0081012067 kcal |
| 50 ft·lb | 0.0162024133 kcal |
| 100 ft·lb | 0.0324048267 kcal |
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.
Kilocalorie (kcal)
A kilocalorie (kcal), often written as "Calorie" (capital C) on food labels, equals 1,000 small calories or 4,184 joules. Kilocalories measure food energy. Average adult needs 2,000-2,500 kcal daily. Walking one mile burns about 80-100 kcal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-pounds to kilocalories?
To convert foot-pounds to kilocalories, divide the value by 3085.9600326. For example, 10 ft·lb = 0.0032404827 kcal.
How many kilocalories are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound equals 0.0003240483 kilocalories.
What is the formula for foot-pounds to kilocalories?
The formula is: kcal = ft·lb ÷ 3085.9600326.