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Foot-pound to British thermal unit (IT) Converter
Use this page to convert foot-pound values into british thermal unit (it), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 ft lbf = 0.00128506746345658 BTU
1 BTU = 778.169262265965 ft lbf
Example: 120 ft lbf = 0.154208095614789 BTU
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)
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 to British thermal unit (IT) table
| Foot-pound [ft lbf] | British thermal unit (IT) [BTU] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft lbf | 0.0000128506746345658 BTU |
| 0.1 ft lbf | 0.000128506746345658 BTU |
| 1 ft lbf | 0.00128506746345658 BTU |
| 2 ft lbf | 0.00257013492691315 BTU |
| 5 ft lbf | 0.00642533731728289 BTU |
| 10 ft lbf | 0.0128506746345658 BTU |
| 20 ft lbf | 0.0257013492691315 BTU |
| 50 ft lbf | 0.0642533731728289 BTU |
| 100 ft lbf | 0.128506746345658 BTU |
Frequently asked questions
How many British thermal unit (IT) (BTU) are in one Foot-pound (ft lbf)?
One Foot-pound equals 0.00128506746345658 British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert Foot-pound to British thermal unit (IT)?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 0.00128506746345658 to get the result in British thermal unit (IT).
How do you convert British thermal unit (IT) back to Foot-pound?
Multiply the British thermal unit (IT) value by 778.169262265965 to get back to Foot-pound.
What is 120 Foot-pound in British thermal unit (IT)?
120 Foot-pound equals 0.154208095614789 British thermal unit (IT).