Convert Foot-pound to Kilowatt-hour
Enter the number of foot-pounds that you want to convert to kilowatt-hours.
How to Convert Foot-pounds to Kilowatt-hours
The foot-pound and kilowatt-hour are both units of energy. 1 kilowatt-hour equals 2655223.7375 foot-pounds. This means to convert foot-pounds to kilowatt-hours, you divide by 2655223.7375.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ft·lb to kilowatt-hours:
We need to convert foot-pounds to kilowatt-hours
Since 1 kWh = 2655223.7375 ft·lb, divide by 2655223.7375
5 ÷ 2655223.7375 = 1.8830804838e-6
5 ft·lb = 1.8830804838e-6 kWh
Foot-pound to Kilowatt-hour Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common foot-pound to kilowatt-hour conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Foot-pounds (ft·lb) | Kilowatt-hours (kWh) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft·lb | 3.7661609675e-8 kWh |
| 0.5 ft·lb | 1.8830804837e-7 kWh |
| 1 ft·lb | 3.7661609675e-7 kWh |
| 2 ft·lb | 7.532321935e-7 kWh |
| 5 ft·lb | 1.8830804838e-6 kWh |
| 10 ft·lb | 3.7661609675e-6 kWh |
| 25 ft·lb | 9.4154024187e-6 kWh |
| 50 ft·lb | 1.8830804837e-5 kWh |
| 100 ft·lb | 3.7661609675e-5 kWh |
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.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the standard unit for electricity billing, equal to 1,000 watt-hours or 3.6 megajoules. Average US home uses 900 kWh monthly. Running a 100W bulb for 10 hours uses 1 kWh. Electricity costs $0.10-0.30 per kWh typically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert foot-pounds to kilowatt-hours?
To convert foot-pounds to kilowatt-hours, divide the value by 2655223.7375. For example, 10 ft·lb = 3.7661609675e-6 kWh.
How many kilowatt-hours are in 1 foot-pound?
1 foot-pound equals 3.7661609675e-7 kilowatt-hours.
What is the formula for foot-pounds to kilowatt-hours?
The formula is: kWh = ft·lb ÷ 2655223.7375.