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Foot-pound to Calorie (thermochemical) Converter
Use this page to convert foot-pound values into calorie (thermochemical), with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 ft lbf = 0.324048266809608 cal
1 cal = 3.08596003257608 ft lbf
Example: 120 ft lbf = 38.885792017153 cal
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)
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 to Calorie (thermochemical) table
| Foot-pound [ft lbf] | Calorie (thermochemical) [cal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft lbf | 0.00324048266809608 cal |
| 0.1 ft lbf | 0.0324048266809608 cal |
| 1 ft lbf | 0.324048266809608 cal |
| 2 ft lbf | 0.648096533619216 cal |
| 5 ft lbf | 1.62024133404804 cal |
| 10 ft lbf | 3.24048266809608 cal |
| 20 ft lbf | 6.48096533619216 cal |
| 50 ft lbf | 16.2024133404804 cal |
| 100 ft lbf | 32.4048266809608 cal |
Frequently asked questions
How many Calorie (thermochemical) (cal) are in one Foot-pound (ft lbf)?
One Foot-pound equals 0.324048266809608 Calorie (thermochemical).
How do you convert Foot-pound to Calorie (thermochemical)?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 0.324048266809608 to get the result in Calorie (thermochemical).
How do you convert Calorie (thermochemical) back to Foot-pound?
Multiply the Calorie (thermochemical) value by 3.08596003257608 to get back to Foot-pound.
What is 120 Foot-pound in Calorie (thermochemical)?
120 Foot-pound equals 38.885792017153 Calorie (thermochemical).