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British thermal unit (IT) to Foot-pound Converter
Use this page to convert british thermal unit (it) values into foot-pound, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 BTU = 778.169262265965 ft lbf
1 ft lbf = 0.00128506746345658 BTU
Example: 120 BTU = 93,380.3114719158 ft lbf
British thermal unit (IT)
One BTU is the heat needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit under defined conditions.
History: It comes from older heating and steam engineering practice.
Current use: BTU is used in HVAC, heating, and appliance ratings.
Also written as BTU, btu, btus, British thermal units.
Foot-pound
A foot-pound is the work done by one pound-force through one foot.
History: It developed from customary force and length measures.
Current use: Foot-pounds are used in mechanical work, torque references, and ballistics.
Also written as ft lbf, ft-lb, ft lb, foot pound, foot pounds.
British thermal unit (IT) to Foot-pound table
| British thermal unit (IT) [BTU] | Foot-pound [ft lbf] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 BTU | 7.78169262265965 ft lbf |
| 0.1 BTU | 77.8169262265965 ft lbf |
| 1 BTU | 778.169262265965 ft lbf |
| 2 BTU | 1,556.33852453193 ft lbf |
| 5 BTU | 3,890.84631132983 ft lbf |
| 10 BTU | 7,781.69262265965 ft lbf |
| 20 BTU | 15,563.3852453193 ft lbf |
| 50 BTU | 38,908.4631132983 ft lbf |
| 100 BTU | 77,816.9262265965 ft lbf |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-pound (ft lbf) are in one British thermal unit (IT) (BTU)?
One British thermal unit (IT) equals 778.169262265965 Foot-pound.
How do you convert British thermal unit (IT) to Foot-pound?
Multiply the British thermal unit (IT) value by 778.169262265965 to get the result in Foot-pound.
How do you convert Foot-pound back to British thermal unit (IT)?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 0.00128506746345658 to get back to British thermal unit (IT).
What is 120 British thermal unit (IT) in Foot-pound?
120 British thermal unit (IT) equals 93,380.3114719158 Foot-pound.