Foot-pound to Joule (J) Conversion

Convert foot-pound to joule (j) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.

About Foot-pound to Joule (J) Conversion

Converting from Foot-pound to Joule (J) is a common energy conversion.

This online converter allows you to easily convert between foot-pound and joule (j), providing instant results with high precision.


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.

Joule (J)

Definition: The joule (J) is the SI unit of energy, defined as the work done by a force of one newton moving one meter.

History: Named after James Prescott Joule, established in 1889, adopted as SI unit in 1948.

Current use: Fundamental unit for all energy measurements in physics and engineering.

Details

  • From: Foot-pound
  • To: Joule (J)
  • Formula: 1 Foot-pound = 1.3558179483 J
  • Example: 25 Foot-pound = 33.8954487083 J

Foot-pound to Joule (J) Conversion Table

Foot-poundJoule (J)
0.010.0135581795
0.10.1355817948
11.3558179483
22.7116358967
34.067453845
56.7790897417
1013.5581794833
2027.1163589666
5067.7908974166
100135.5817948331
10001355.8179483314

© 2025 One Tools Hub. All rights reserved.