Convert foot pounds to ergs
Foot-pounds to ergs. Enter a value to convert, or use the foot pounds to ergs chart further down the page.
1 foot-pound equals 13,558,179.48 ergs. Going the other way, 1 erg = 7.375621493e-8 foot-pounds.
How to convert foot pounds to ergs
To convert foot-pounds to ergs, multiply the foot-pound value by 13558179.48. You can also divide by 7.375621493e-8 to get the same answer.
erg = ft·lb × 13558179.48
Worked example
Convert 15 ft·lb to ergs:
15 ft·lb = 203,372,692.2 erg
foot pounds to ergs conversion chart
Use this foot pounds to ergs table for quick reference without typing anything.
| foot-pounds (ft·lb) | ergs (erg) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft·lb | 135,581.7948 erg |
| 0.1 ft·lb | 1,355,817.948 erg |
| 1 ft·lb | 13,558,179.48 erg |
| 2 ft·lb | 27,116,358.97 erg |
| 3 ft·lb | 40,674,538.45 erg |
| 5 ft·lb | 67,790,897.42 erg |
| 10 ft·lb | 135,581,794.8 erg |
| 20 ft·lb | 271,163,589.7 erg |
| 50 ft·lb | 677,908,974.2 erg |
| 100 ft·lb | 1,355,817,948 erg |
| 1,000 ft·lb | 13,558,179,480 erg |
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.
What is an erg?
The erg (erg) is a unit of energy equal to 0.0000001 joules.
Frequently asked questions
How many ergs are in a foot-pound?
1 foot pounds equals 13,558,179.48 ergs. Going the other way, 1 ergs is 7.375621493e-8 foot pounds.
How do you convert foot pounds to ergs?
To convert foot-pounds to ergs, multiply the foot-pound value by 13558179.48. You can also divide by 7.375621493e-8 to get the same answer.
What is 10 foot pounds in ergs?
10 foot pounds equals 135,581,794.8 ergs. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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