Calorie (cal) to Foot-pound Conversion
Convert calorie (cal) to foot-pound with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Calorie (cal) = 0 Foot-pound
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About Calorie (cal) to Foot-pound Conversion
Converting from Calorie (cal) to Foot-pound is a common energy conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between calorie (cal) and foot-pound, providing instant results with high precision.
Calorie (cal)
Definition: A calorie (cal) is the energy needed to raise 1 gram of water by 1°C at standard pressure (equals 4.184 joules).
History: First defined by Nicolas Clément in 1824, used in early thermochemistry.
Current use: Still used in chemistry and some engineering fields.
Foot-pound
Definition: A foot-pound is the energy transferred when a force of one pound-force acts through a displacement of one foot (≈1.356 joules).
History: Originated from early mechanical engineering practices in Britain.
Current use: Still used in some mechanical engineering contexts in the US and UK.
Details
- From: Calorie (cal)
- To: Foot-pound
- Formula: 1 cal = 3.0859600326 Foot-pound
- Example: 25 cal = 77.1490008144 Foot-pound
Calorie (cal) to Foot-pound Conversion Table
| Calorie (cal) | Foot-pound |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0308596003 |
| 0.1 | 0.3085960033 |
| 1 | 3.0859600326 |
| 2 | 6.1719200652 |
| 3 | 9.2578800977 |
| 5 | 15.4298001629 |
| 10 | 30.8596003258 |
| 20 | 61.7192006515 |
| 50 | 154.2980016288 |
| 100 | 308.5960032576 |
| 1000 | 3085.9600325761 |