Convert joules to foot pounds
joules to foot-pounds. Enter a value to convert, or use the joules to foot pounds chart further down the page.
1 joule equals 0.737562 foot-pounds. Going the other way, 1 foot-pound = 1.35582 joules.
How to convert joules to foot pounds
To convert joules to foot-pounds, multiply the joule value by 0.7375621493. You can also divide by 1.355817948 to get the same answer.
ft·lb = J × 0.7375621493
Worked example
Convert 15 J to foot-pounds:
15 J = 11.0634 ft·lb
joules to foot pounds conversion chart
Use this joules to foot pounds table for quick reference without typing anything.
| joules (J) | foot-pounds (ft·lb) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 J | 0.00737562 ft·lb |
| 0.1 J | 0.0737562 ft·lb |
| 1 J | 0.737562 ft·lb |
| 2 J | 1.47512 ft·lb |
| 3 J | 2.21269 ft·lb |
| 5 J | 3.68781 ft·lb |
| 10 J | 7.37562 ft·lb |
| 20 J | 14.7512 ft·lb |
| 50 J | 36.8781 ft·lb |
| 100 J | 73.7562 ft·lb |
| 1,000 J | 737.562 ft·lb |
What is a joule?
The joule is the SI unit of energy: the work done by a force of one newton acting over one meter.
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 joule?
1 joules equals 0.737562 foot pounds. Going the other way, 1 foot pounds is 1.35582 joules.
How do you convert joules to foot pounds?
To convert joules to foot-pounds, multiply the joule value by 0.7375621493. You can also divide by 1.355817948 to get the same answer.
What is 10 joules in foot pounds?
10 joules equals 7.37562 foot pounds. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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