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Calorie (thermochemical) to Foot-pound Converter
Use this page to convert calorie (thermochemical) values into foot-pound, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cal = 3.08596003257608 ft lbf
1 ft lbf = 0.324048266809608 cal
Example: 120 cal = 370.315203909129 ft lbf
Calorie (thermochemical)
A thermochemical calorie equals 4.184 joules.
History: Calories originated in heat measurement and thermodynamics.
Current use: Calories appear in chemistry and some older references.
Also written as cal, calorie, calories.
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.
Calorie (thermochemical) to Foot-pound table
| Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] | Foot-pound [ft lbf] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cal | 0.0308596003257608 ft lbf |
| 0.1 cal | 0.308596003257608 ft lbf |
| 1 cal | 3.08596003257608 ft lbf |
| 2 cal | 6.17192006515216 ft lbf |
| 5 cal | 15.4298001628804 ft lbf |
| 10 cal | 30.8596003257608 ft lbf |
| 20 cal | 61.7192006515216 ft lbf |
| 50 cal | 154.298001628804 ft lbf |
| 100 cal | 308.596003257608 ft lbf |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot-pound (ft lbf) are in one Calorie (thermochemical) (cal)?
One Calorie (thermochemical) equals 3.08596003257608 Foot-pound.
How do you convert Calorie (thermochemical) to Foot-pound?
Multiply the Calorie (thermochemical) value by 3.08596003257608 to get the result in Foot-pound.
How do you convert Foot-pound back to Calorie (thermochemical)?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 0.324048266809608 to get back to Calorie (thermochemical).
What is 120 Calorie (thermochemical) in Foot-pound?
120 Calorie (thermochemical) equals 370.315203909129 Foot-pound.