Foot-pound to Calorie Converter
Convert Foot-pounds to Calories
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How to Convert Foot-pounds to Calories
To convert foot-pounds (ft-lb) to calories (cal), multiply the number of foot-pounds by 0.324048. This is because 1 foot-pound is equal to 1.35582 joules, and 1 calorie is 4.184 joules.
Formula
Calories = Foot-pounds × 0.324048
or
cal = ft-lb × 0.324048
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in foot-pounds
- Multiply that number by 0.324048
- The result is the equivalent energy in calories
Examples
- 10 ft-lb = 10 × 0.324048 = 3.24048 cal
- 50 ft-lb = 50 × 0.324048 = 16.2024 cal
- 100 ft-lb = 100 × 0.324048 = 32.4048 cal
Common Foot-pounds to Calories Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Foot-pounds (ft-lb) | Calories (cal) | Foot-pounds (ft-lb) | Calories (cal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.324 | 100 | 32.405 |
| 5 | 1.6202 | 250 | 81.012 |
| 10 | 3.2405 | 500 | 162.02 |
| 25 | 8.1012 | 1,000 | 324.05 |
| 50 | 16.202 | 5,000 | 1,620.24 |
Other conversions from foot-pounds
Foot-pounds can be converted to various other units of energy. Here are some common conversions:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many foot-pounds are in a calorie?
There are approximately 3.086 foot-pounds in one calorie.