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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

  1. Take the measurement in foot-pounds
  2. Multiply that number by 0.324048
  3. 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.