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 0.0003240482668 kilocalories. Going the other way, 1 kilocalorie = 3,085.960033 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 = 0.004860724002 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 | 0.000003240482668 kcal |
| 0.1 ft·lb | 0.00003240482668 kcal |
| 1 ft·lb | 0.0003240482668 kcal |
| 2 ft·lb | 0.0006480965336 kcal |
| 3 ft·lb | 0.0009721448004 kcal |
| 5 ft·lb | 0.001620241334 kcal |
| 10 ft·lb | 0.003240482668 kcal |
| 20 ft·lb | 0.006480965336 kcal |
| 50 ft·lb | 0.01620241334 kcal |
| 100 ft·lb | 0.03240482668 kcal |
| 1,000 ft·lb | 0.3240482668 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 0.0003240482668 kilocalories. Going the other way, 1 kilocalories is 3,085.960033 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 0.003240482668 kilocalories. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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