Convert foot pounds to kilocalories
foot-pounds to kilocalories. Enter a value to convert, or use the foot pounds to kilocalories chart further down the page.
1 foot-pound equals 0.000324048 kilocalories. Going the other way, 1 kilocalorie = 3,085.96 foot-pounds.
How to convert foot pounds to kilocalories
To convert foot-pounds to kilocalories, multiply the foot-pound value by 0.0003240482668. You can also divide by 3085.960033 to get the same answer.
kcal = ft·lb × 0.0003240482668
Worked example
Convert 15 ft·lb to kilocalories:
15 ft·lb = 0.00486072 kcal
foot pounds to kilocalories conversion chart
Use this foot pounds to kilocalories table for quick reference without typing anything.
| foot-pounds (ft·lb) | kilocalories (kcal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft·lb | 0.00000324048 kcal |
| 0.1 ft·lb | 0.0000324048 kcal |
| 1 ft·lb | 0.000324048 kcal |
| 2 ft·lb | 0.000648097 kcal |
| 3 ft·lb | 0.000972145 kcal |
| 5 ft·lb | 0.00162024 kcal |
| 10 ft·lb | 0.00324048 kcal |
| 20 ft·lb | 0.00648097 kcal |
| 50 ft·lb | 0.0162024 kcal |
| 100 ft·lb | 0.0324048 kcal |
| 1,000 ft·lb | 0.324048 kcal |
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 a kilocalorie?
The kilocalorie, written kcal or capital-C Calorie, is 1,000 thermochemical calories — the unit meant by “calories” on food packaging.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilocalories are in a foot-pound?
1 foot pounds equals 0.000324048 kilocalories. Going the other way, 1 kilocalories is 3,085.96 foot pounds.
How do you convert foot pounds to kilocalories?
To convert foot-pounds to kilocalories, multiply the foot-pound value by 0.0003240482668. You can also divide by 3085.960033 to get the same answer.
What is 10 foot pounds in kilocalories?
10 foot pounds equals 0.00324048 kilocalories. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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