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Foot-pound to Kilojoule Converter
Use this page to convert foot-pound values into kilojoule, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 ft lbf = 0.0013558179483314 kJ
1 kJ = 737.562149277266 ft lbf
Example: 120 ft lbf = 0.162698153799768 kJ
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.
Kilojoule
A kilojoule equals 1,000 joules.
History: It is a decimal multiple adopted for practical energy values.
Current use: Kilojoules are used in nutrition and industrial energy figures.
Also written as kJ, kilojoules.
Foot-pound to Kilojoule table
| Foot-pound [ft lbf] | Kilojoule [kJ] |
|---|
| 0.01 ft lbf | 0.000013558179483314 kJ |
| 0.1 ft lbf | 0.00013558179483314 kJ |
| 1 ft lbf | 0.0013558179483314 kJ |
| 2 ft lbf | 0.0027116358966628 kJ |
| 5 ft lbf | 0.006779089741657 kJ |
| 10 ft lbf | 0.013558179483314 kJ |
| 20 ft lbf | 0.027116358966628 kJ |
| 50 ft lbf | 0.06779089741657 kJ |
| 100 ft lbf | 0.13558179483314 kJ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Kilojoule (kJ) are in one Foot-pound (ft lbf)?
One Foot-pound equals 0.0013558179483314 Kilojoule.
How do you convert Foot-pound to Kilojoule?
Multiply the Foot-pound value by 0.0013558179483314 to get the result in Kilojoule.
How do you convert Kilojoule back to Foot-pound?
Multiply the Kilojoule value by 737.562149277266 to get back to Foot-pound.
What is 120 Foot-pound in Kilojoule?
120 Foot-pound equals 0.162698153799768 Kilojoule.
