Convert BTU to foot pounds
British thermal units to foot-pounds. Enter a value to convert, or use the BTU to foot pounds chart further down the page.
1 British thermal unit equals 778.169 foot-pounds. Going the other way, 1 foot-pound = 0.00128507 British thermal units.
How to convert BTU to foot pounds
To convert British thermal units to foot-pounds, multiply the British thermal unit value by 778.1692623. You can also divide by 0.001285067463 to get the same answer.
ft·lb = BTU × 778.1692623
Worked example
Convert 15 BTU to foot-pounds:
15 BTU = 11,672.5 ft·lb
BTU to foot pounds conversion chart
Use this BTU to foot pounds table for quick reference without typing anything.
| British thermal units (BTU) | foot-pounds (ft·lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 BTU | 7.78169 ft·lb |
| 0.1 BTU | 77.8169 ft·lb |
| 1 BTU | 778.169 ft·lb |
| 2 BTU | 1,556.34 ft·lb |
| 3 BTU | 2,334.51 ft·lb |
| 5 BTU | 3,890.85 ft·lb |
| 10 BTU | 7,781.69 ft·lb |
| 20 BTU | 15,563.4 ft·lb |
| 50 BTU | 38,908.5 ft·lb |
| 100 BTU | 77,816.9 ft·lb |
| 1,000 BTU | 778,169 ft·lb |
What is a British thermal unit?
The BTU is the energy needed to raise one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit — about 1,055 joules. It rates heating and air-conditioning equipment in the US.
What is a foot-pound?
A foot-pound is the work done moving one pound-force through one foot: about 1.356 joules. The same name is also used for torque, where the newton-metre is the metric equivalent.
Frequently asked questions
How many foot pounds are in a British thermal unit?
1 BTU equals 778.169 foot pounds. Going the other way, 1 foot pounds is 0.00128507 BTU.
How do you convert BTU to foot pounds?
To convert British thermal units to foot-pounds, multiply the British thermal unit value by 778.1692623. You can also divide by 0.001285067463 to get the same answer.
What is 10 BTU in foot pounds?
10 BTU equals 7,781.69 foot pounds. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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