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Foot-pound to Erg Converter

Convert Foot-pounds to Ergs

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How to Convert Foot-pounds to Ergs

To convert foot-pounds (ft-lb) to ergs, multiply the number of foot-pounds by 1.35582 x 107. This is because 1 foot-pound is equal to 1.35582 joules, and 1 joule is 10,000,000 ergs.

Formula

Ergs = Foot-pounds × 13,558,200

or

erg = ft-lb × 1.35582e7

Step-by-step process

  1. Take the measurement in foot-pounds
  2. Multiply that number by 13,558,200
  3. The result is the equivalent energy in ergs

Examples

  • 1 ft-lb = 1 × 1.35582e7 = 13,558,200 ergs
  • 5 ft-lb = 5 × 1.35582e7 = 67,791,000 ergs
  • 10 ft-lb = 10 × 1.35582e7 = 135,582,000 ergs

Common Foot-pounds to Ergs Conversions

Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:

Foot-pounds (ft-lb) Ergs (erg) Foot-pounds (ft-lb) Ergs (erg)
1 1.356e+7 100 1.356e+9
5 6.779e+7 250 3.390e+9
10 1.356e+8 500 6.779e+9
25 3.390e+8 1,000 1.356e+10
50 6.779e+8 5,000 6.779e+10

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 an erg?

There are 7.3756 x 10-8 foot-pounds in one erg.